Cyberthreat

FBI Warns Healthcare Organizations to Stay Alert On September 12, the FBI released an alert warning of malicious cyber activity from criminal groups UNC6040 and UNC6395, which are responsible for a growing number of data theft and extortion intrusions. The American Hospital Association (AHA) has urged hospitals and healthcare providers to take this threat seriously.

The approaching end-of-life (EOL) date for Windows 10, set for October 14, 2025, represents a critical juncture for organizations worldwide. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an urgent advisory that this is strategic and imperative for long-term cybersecurity. Migration to a supported and more secure platform like Windows 11 prior to the date above is essential to mitigate significant, foreseeable risks.

Interpol has published an article COVID-19 Cyberthreats to discuss threats that have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.