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Killnet targeting healthcare apps hosted on Microsoft Azure

In the digital age, cyber-attacks are a growing concern for companies and individuals alike. Microsoft has recently reported that a Russian-affiliated hacking group named Killnet has been targeting healthcare apps hosted on their cloud platform, Azure. According to the tech giant, the group launched a range of attacks, such as distributed denial of service (DDoS) and other attack patterns, over the past three months, from November 2022 to February 2023.

Killnet seemed to be focusing on pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, as well as hospitals and care services, with most of the cyber-attacks originating from the US, Russia, and Ukraine. Microsoft has assured those using their Azure DDoS Network Protection and Web Application Firewall services that they are safe, as their threat detection teams are actively mitigating any suspicious activities.

Additionally, it has been determined that the cyber-attack on 9 Danish hospitals in February was launched by a group called Anonymous Sudan, which is believed to be connected to Killnet and or a government agency from the Soviet Union. Killmilk, the leader of the pro-Russian hacking gang, has also recently encouraged his country’s cyber army to target Germany’s arms manufacturing factory, Rheinmetall AG, due to the factory chief’s decision to establish a battle tank factory in Ukraine.

In conclusion, Microsoft’s discovery of the Killnet cyber-attacks on healthcare apps is a stark reminder of the importance of security protocols and the need to be aware of the ever-evolving cyber threats. To protect ourselves and our data, it is essential to remain vigilant, use security software and services, and remain up to date on the latest news and best practices to protect against cyber-attacks.

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