Healthcare providers and patients have been warned by the FBI regarding ongoing cyber intrusions involving the impersonation of health insurers and claims investigators that seek to pilfer medical records and bank account details, The Register reports.
Health-ISAC Chief Security Officer Errol Weiss noted the growing prevalence of social engineering and phishing schemes akin to the FBI advisory being aimed at its members, with healthcare entities being an attractive target due to the complexity of their billing and procurement processes.
