The FBI has released an alert on a cyber threat group called the Silent Ransom Group, which has targeted healthcare and other industries in recent years using social engineering tactics.
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency May 26 announced a revised schedule for its series of virtual town hall meetings for public input on proposed rulemaking for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022.
Microsoft announced May 19 that it disrupted operations of Fox Tempest, a threat actor operating as a malware-signing-as-a-service used by cybercriminals to deploy malicious code, including malware.
An AHA Cyber & Risk Intel blog by John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, explores what health care leaders need to consider to reduce their organization’s cyber risk — inc
Learn about health care’s top 3 cyber risks for 2026 in this blog by John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk
Microsoft Threat Intelligence is warning of a large scale, multistage phishing campaign that disproportionately targeted the health care sector, sending “code of conduct” themed emails to lure users into credential theft and token compromise.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has launched a new initiative for critical infrastructure to defend against cyberattacks through proactive isolation and recovery planning.
John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, will moderate a webinar May 5 at 1 p.m. ET that will explore how bad actors are leveraging artificial intelligence, emerging risks to watch for, and best practices for responsible AI adoption that will help protect organizations from evolving threats.
The AHA and Joint Commission May 4 announced the launch of the Cyber Resilience Readiness program, an initiative to help hospitals and health systems assess and strengthen their ability to sustain clinical continuity — i.e., safe and quality clinical operations — during cyber-related technology outages for 30 days or longer.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Security Agency and international partners have released guidance on adopting agentic artificial intelligence systems.
A joint advisory released April 23 from U.S. and international cybersecurity agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, National Security Agency and other global partners, warns that China-nexus cyber actors have significantly shifted their tactics, now posing heightened risks for hospitals and health systems that rely on connected devices and complex networks.
FBI Co-deputy Director Andrew Bailey discussed a rise in cyber and physical threats impacting health care.
Health care and public health was the top sector targeted for cyberthreats in 2025, according to the FBI’s late
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an alert March 27
The FBI released an alert March 20 warning of a technique used by cyber actors working on behalf of the Iranian government to conduct malicious cyber activity.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency March 18 released an
The Health Sector Coordinating Council Cyber Working Group and Health-ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) will host a joint cybersecurity event July 21-22 for health care and public health entities focusing on cyber incident response and recovery.
Stryker, a medical technology company that provides services and products for hospitals, was disrupted globally by a cyberattack, the company announced March 11.
The White House issued an executive order March 6 t
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response has released a new cybersecurity module for organizations to conduct risk assessments.