Russian Cybersecurity Threats
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.
Every organization in the United States is at risk from cyber threats that can disrupt essential services and potentially result in impacts to public safety.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a rare “Shields Up” message recommending all U.S. organizations take immediate steps to enhance their ability to detect and protect against a cyber intrusion. The action follows a State Department advisory urging Americans to immediately…
AHA advisory warning of potential increase in cyber threats stemming from possible Russia/Ukraine conflict.