Latest Cyberthreats and Advisories – July 15, 2022

Callback scams, ransomware, Windows attacks and phishing … here are the latest cybersecurity threats and advisories for the week of July 15, 2022. Threat Advisories and Alerts North Korea State-Sponsored Cybercriminals Target U.S. Healthcare Organizations North Korea state-sponsored cyber actors are infecting the systems of U.S. healthcare organizations with Maui ransomware. The malware encrypts the servers of healthcare services—which can freeze up their electronic health care records, diagnostic services, imaging services and other critical functions—disrupting their operations for prolonged periods. Why are healthcare organizations targets? They are more likely to pay ransoms. According to Sophos’ State of Ransomware in Healthcare…