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Multiple U.S. government agencies have cautioned that the Black Basta ransomware group is actively targeting the healthcare sector along with 12 out of 16 critical infrastructure segments.
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The FBI, CISA, and HHS issued an advisory on a Friday, revealing that Black Basta has targeted over 500 organizations worldwide between April 2022 and May 2024.
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The Black Basta ransomware gang poses a grave threat to healthcare and critical infrastructure, having assaulted over 500 organizations globally in a span of two years. This highlights the rising danger to crucial societal sectors due to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
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Providers of web-based technologies, such as ConnectWise, are susceptible to exploitation by ransomware gangs. Black Basta leveraged a vulnerability in ConnectWise's ScreenConnect to facilitate secure remote desktop access and mobile device support.
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Attacks on healthcare organizations jeopardize essential patient care services, causing significant complications and delays in healthcare provision. The incident involving Ascension underscores the urgent need for the healthcare ecosystem to fortify cybersecurity measures.
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