AI: The Cybersecurity Hero or Hospital Villain? Unmasking the Threats in Healthcare Tech
Ever wonder if your hospital’s security is as robust as a wet paper towel? Our weekly cybersecurity scoop dives into AI-driven threats, vulnerabilities in healthcare tech, and more. Discover unexpected solutions, because let’s face it, the last thing anyone needs is a cyber-mishap in the middle of surgery!
Hot Take:
It seems like cybercriminals are pulling out all the stops, using everything from 25-year-old malware to AI-driven threats. Who knew nostalgia for the ’90s included hacking techniques? If these hackers’ ingenuity was channeled into something constructive, we’d have flying cars by now. But alas, we’re stuck with flying malware packets instead.
Key Points:
- Juniper Networks routers are targeted by a campaign using decades-old malware.
- Palo Alto firewalls have vulnerabilities that could allow firmware exploits.
- A Mirai botnet launched a record-breaking DDoS attack, reaching 5.6 Tbps.
- Over 100 security flaws have been found in LTE and 5G implementations.
- An ex-CIA analyst pleaded guilty to sharing top-secret documents.
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