HHS and FBI Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory Statement for Healthcare Providers | Morgan Lewis – Health Law Scan

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory about phishing attacks on healthcare entities. Actors use social engineering and phishing tactics to gain access to networks. The HHS and FBI made recommendations, including multi-factor authentication, training for IT Help Desk employees, strict regulation of remote access tools, and regular testing of security programs.