US healthcare hit by BlackCat ransomware gang, warn FBI, CISA, HHS.
BlackCat exploits ScreenConnect flaw (CVE-2024-1709) to gain access.
BlackCat has amassed over $300 million in ransoms from over 1,000 victims
BlackCat is primarily targeting healthcare organizations since December 2023.
Call to action:
Healthcare organizations are urged to implement robust cybersecurity measures and address vulnerabilities used by BlackCat, especially the ScreenConnect flaw.