Welcome to the HEAL Security Dispatch Daily Digest, your essential podcast for staying informed on the latest developments at the intersection of healthcare and cybersecurity. Hosted by Richard Simmons from London, this podcast explores the evolving landscape of digital security threats and solutions. On today's episode, dated October 1, 2024, we delve into various incidents shaping the cybersecurity realm. Highlights include increased IT and cybersecurity budgets in U.S. hospitals following the Change Healthcare hack, a Rackspace data breach due to a zero-day vulnerability, and Meta's €91 million fine for storing millions of plaintext passwords. We also discuss the growing prevalence of cyber incidents causing IT downtime in UK businesses, as well as the repercussions of a ransomware attack on UMC Health System that led to patient diversions. Additionally, we cover the arrest of four individuals linked to the LockBit ransomware and the emergence of Rhadamanthys Stealer, an AI-powered malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets. Finally, we note the surge in ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector and Microsoft's recent fix for an Outlook issue affecting users with extensive folder structures. Join us as we navigate the complexities of cybersecurity in today's digital age.

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