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The deception tech is needed, the government claims, because DOD cybersecurity officials “currently lack the technological platform and capabilities to withstand and gather intelligence from an ongoing cyber-attack." The current response involves turning off connected systems, something that prevents them from learning more about the behaviors of adversaries targeting defense networks.

While researchers did not mention victims in North America, a security researcher told SC Media that Advanced IP Scanner is a popular tool for attackers and is also used within a substantial number of U.S.-based organizations.

This week’s healthcare data breach roundup is led by a cyberattack on Family Medical Center Services in Texas that compromised a large trove of patient data, and includes multiple cyberattacks and email-related security incidents.

An FBI warning Monday about a scheme that convinces victims to invest in fake cryptocurrency platforms spotlights the need for financial institutions to implement more sophisticated fraud detection programs to flag suspicious transactions, growing their own awareness of crypto trading practices in the process.

CommonSpirit Health, the second-largest nonprofit hospital chain in the U.S., and multiple subsidiaries are dealing with systemic IT outages after a cyberattack.

NIST updated its healthcare cybersecurity guidance in July, while asking for industry feedback. The HSCC is calling for a tailored guide for small and/or low-resourced providers struggling with HIPAA compliance.