When the FBI issues a warning about a new cyberattack trend, it’s not just hype. Healthcare IT teams should pay attention and adjust tactics if appropriate. Last year, the federal law enforcement agency warned of bad actors using multiple attacks to target the same victims. Here’s what healthcare organizations need to know.
1. What Is Dual Ransomware?
Dual ransomware is the cybercriminal version of “attack in depth.” Rather than depend on a single ransomware toolkit, criminals are deploying multiple ransomware packages at the same time or within a day or two once they’ve gained a foothold in a network. The FBI also warns that cybercriminals are leaving behind dormant data wipers as yet another way to pressure victims into responding to payment demands.
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