Nation-state services and criminal gangs are blending tactics, tooling, and motives in ways that complicate attribution and raise risk for hospital operations, according a new report from H-ISAC and CI-ISAC Australia. The most consequential finding for provider organizations is that governments are increasingly empowering local cybercriminals—and, at times, private contractors—to act as disposable extensions of […]
Health-ISAC Warns of Deepfake, Phishing, and Identity Fraud Threats in AI Era
AI may be the newest threat to digital identity—but it could also be its best defense, according to a new report. A new report from Health-ISAC highlights how generative AI (Gen AI) is exacerbating cyber threats in the health sector by enabling deepfakes, phishing scams, and sophisticated identity fraud schemes. At the same time, the […]
HISAC Finds Ransomware & Third-Party Breaches Dominate 2025 Threats
The healthcare sector is facing an intensifying cybersecurity crisis as ransomware attacks and third-party breaches emerge as the most significant threats to hospital systems, according to the “2025 Health Sector Cyber Threat Landscape” report by Health-ISAC. The findings reveal the increasing sophistication of cybercriminal operations and the growing role of nation-state actors in targeting healthcare […]
Health Systems Must Develop Plans to Assume Cyber Responsibility for Medical Devices When Manufacturer Support Wanes
As medical devices grow more connected and reliant on networked systems, healthcare organizations must take a more active role in securing them throughout their lifecycle, according to a new report from Health-ISAC (HISAC). The report outlines the shifting responsibilities of cybersecurity management as devices transition from manufacturer support to the hands of healthcare delivery organizations […]
Collecting Cyber Vulnerability Metrics is Critical, But Communicating Them to Stakeholders in a Clear & Compelling Way is Key, Says H-ISAC Report
As the healthcare industry becomes more reliant on interconnected digital systems the importance of robust vulnerability management has never been more pronounced. A recent report by Health-ISAC, Vulnerability Metrics and Reporting, sheds light on best practices and strategies to strengthen cybersecurity in health systems. The Growing Challenge of Vulnerabilities The healthcare sector faces a growing number […]
Privileged Access Management a Critical Tool in CISO Arsenal, HISAC Report Says
In a healthcare ecosystem where data protection and access control are paramount, Privileged Access Management (PAM) emerges as a critical line of defense. According to the Health-ISAC report, “Privileged Access Management: A Guide for Healthcare CISOs,” PAM isn’t just another identity management tool; it’s the “bank vault” safeguarding an organization’s most sensitive information. Understanding PAM […]







