The Cybersecurity 202: A Nonprofit is Providing Free Ransomware Protection to Private U.S. Hospitals
March 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
MDBR uses security services from Akamai to proactively look for traffic from domains associated with malicious activity, including ransomware attacks.
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution
March 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft Exchange Server (on premises version) , the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution.
There is widespread recognition about the the security shortcomings of enterprise-wide VPN usage, yet there is no clear alternative at the same price point.
In January 2021, the MS-ISAC observed CoinMiner’s return to the Top 10, while Danabot made its first appearance.
Public sector CISOs face the same challenges as their private sector counterparts, but with the additional struggles unique to working in government.
Hospitals would be well minded to sign-up for the MDBR service given the increase in threat activity launched against the sector during 2020.
Center for Internet Security Issues RFI to Endpoint Protection Platform Vendors in Preparation for a U.S. SLTT Government Program
February 22, 2021
February 22, 2021
EAST GREENBUSH, NY, Feb 22, 2021 – The Center for Internet Security, Inc (CIS®) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) today for a state,
The MDBR service is being offered from CIS with support from Akamai, and can help protect hospital IT systems against ransomware attacks.
CIS's service uses software from the cybersecurity vendor Akamai aimed at proactively identifying, blocking, and mitigating threats.
Non-Profit Pledges $1 Million to Offer Free Ransomware Protection for Private Hospitals
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
The service will allow private hospitals to take advantage of additional threat intelligence services from both Akamai and CIS.
Center For Internet Security Funds No-Cost Service to Help Protect all U.S. Private Hospitals Against Ransomware
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
The Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting Service is also available to all U.S. public hospitals via no-cost membership in the MS-ISAC.
Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution.
A Vulnerability in WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
A vulnerability has been discovered in WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit which could allow for arbitrary code execution.
CIS announces a Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) service AT NO COST to all public and private hospitals as protection against cyber threats.
The February 2021 MS-ISAC newsletter shares 4 of the top COVID-19 scams and recommendations on how to protect yourself from these threats.
