Russian Cybersecurity Threats

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn organizations that Russian state-sponsored cyber actors have gained network access through exploitation of default MFA protocols and a…
John Riggi, who spent nearly 30 years as a highly decorated veteran of the FBI and now serves as National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk at the American Hospital Association and their 5000+ member hospitals. In his role, he serves as a national resource to assist members in defending against…
This week, Hacking Healthcare takes a longer look at the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.
On February 26, 2022, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA), AA22-057A, discussing the destructive malware deployed by threat actors against Ukraine organizations to…
As Russia attempts to advance its political interests by its invasion of Ukraine through the use of its military, we have also seen stepped up cyberattacks attributed to Russia in recent days on major networks in Ukraine.
The AHA recommended hospitals and health systems take certain immediate steps to protect against increased cyber risks to the U.S. health system stemming from the ongoing military operations in the Russia/Ukraine region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced early Thursday morning of a coordinated military operation in the multiple regions of Ukraine, just a few days after the recognition of rebel states Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic.
Steps hospitals and health systems can take amid cyberthreats stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
From at least January 2020 through February 2022, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have observed regular targeting of US cleared defense contractors (CDCs) by Russian state-sponsored…
Due to increasing geopolitical tensions, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a “Shields Up” message to every U.S. organization, including Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) organizations.