Cybersecurity Ransomware Alert

April 3, 2020

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) issued an alert specific to healthcare providers regarding a type of ransomware known as REvil that cyber criminals have tailored to exploit remote healthcare workers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The MSTIC “strongly recommends that all enterprises review VPN infrastructure for updates.” The MSTIC alert provides guidance specific to the healthcare sector on how to detect, protect and prevent this type of ransomware. Click here to read the alert.