HC3 Unveils Qilin Ransomware Attacking Global Healthcare Organizations

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has warned of a new ransomware, Qilin, targeting healthcare organizations worldwide, particularly exploiting outdated software and system vulnerabilities. The ransomware encrypts critical data, causing disruption and potentially releasing sensitive information if a ransom isn’t paid. HC3 suggests software updates, employee training, data backups and incident response plans as critical defenses and emphasizes global collaboration to fight this threat.