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HC3 warns of Clop ransomware targeting medical images

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The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center said in its latest analysis that the Clop ransomware gang has shifted tactics, directly impacting the healthcare and public health sector.

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Ransomware Attacks Increased by More Than 51% in February

HIPAA Journal

Ransomware activity increased in February according to the latest GRIT Ransomware Report from GuidePoint Security. increase in attacks compared to February 2022. There was a 21% decrease in Royal ransomware victims compared to January, but a massive 400% increase in BianLian victims. The LockBit 3.0

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Healthcare Sector Warned About Cuba Ransomware Attacks

HIPAA Journal

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center says the group poses a significant threat to the healthcare and public health sector. The Cuba ransomware group has increased attacks in the United States, with attacks doubling since December 2021, and ransom payments are also on the rise.

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FBI: At Least 148 Healthcare Organizations Suffered Ransomware Attacks in 2021

HIPAA Journal

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its 2021 Internet Crime Report , which reveals there were at least 649 ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure organizations from June 2021 to December 2021. Losses to ransomware are difficult to determine.

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HC3 Highlights Trends in Ransomware Attacks on the HPH Sector

HIPAA Journal

The tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by ransomware and other cyber threat actors are constantly evolving to evade detection and allow the groups to conduct more successful attacks. HC3 has not observed any change in the numbers of IABs working with ransomware gangs in Q1, 2022, with similar numbers observed as throughout 2022.

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June 2022 Healthcare Data Breach Report

HIPAA Journal

June 2022 saw 70 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records reported to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – two fewer than May and one fewer than June 2021. That is the highest monthly total so far in 2022. Largest Healthcare Data Breaches Reported in June 2022.

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Healthcare Organizations Warned About Royal Ransomware Attacks

HIPAA Journal

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued a warning to the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector about Royal ransomware attacks. Royal ransomware is a new ransomware threat that was first observed being used in attacks in September 2022.