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Agencies warn of activity by Interlock ransomware

The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Health and Human Services and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center July 23 released a joint advisory detailing malicious activity from Interlock ransomware.
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Advisory warns of Iranian cyber actors compromising health care, other infrastructure 

A joint advisory issued Oct. 16 by the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Security Agency and international agencies warn of a threat of Iranian cyber actors using brute force and other techniques to compromise organizations in health care and other critical infrastructure sectors.
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Oregon senator discusses fallout from Change Healthcare cyberattack, access to care in rural communities

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., expressed to AHA members frustration with the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which he believes jeopardized patients and their personal data. 
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Microsoft says 550 hospitals have joined rural cybersecurity program created with AHA

Microsoft March 5 announced that 550 rural hospitals have joined the Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals Program, an initiative created last year in partnership with the AHA that includes free and heavily discounted cybersecurity services.
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Advisory warns of Medusa ransomware activity 

A joint advisory released March 12 by the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center warns of activity by Medusa ransomware observed as recently as February.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office announces charges for LockBit ransomware developer

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey March 13 announced charges for Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his alleged role as a developer of the LockBit ransomware group.
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Pollack discusses innovation, future of the health care field 

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack opened the 2024 AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego discussing the similarities of the U.S. Navy Seals to the hospital field in its commitment to operational flexibility, team cohesion, cultural awareness, use of advanced technology, and physical and mental resilience. 
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DOJ announces charges for affiliates of Phobos ransomware group

The Department of Justice Feb.
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AHA testifies at hearing on health care cybersecurity

Testifying April 16 before a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on addressing health care cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the wake of the Change Healthcare attack, AHA shared proposals and concerns for Congress and the Administration to consider.
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DOJ: Russian national charged with cybercrimes for ransomware attacks on hospitals, other entities 

The Department of Justice Nov. 18 announced criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian national, for allegedly administering the sale, distribution and operation of Phobos ransomware.