"HHS Urges Hospitals to Patch Critical Citrix Bleed Bug Amidst Outages"
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a warning to hospitals about the critical 'Citrix Bleed' Netscaler vulnerability, which is being actively exploited by ransomware gangs to breach healthcare organizations' networks. The HHS urges healthcare organizations to patch vulnerable devices and upgrade to prevent further damage. The Citrix Bleed vulnerability allows attackers to bypass login requirements and multifactor authentication protections. Cybersecurity experts have identified numerous victims, including aerospace giant Boeing, who fell victim to the exploit. The urgency of the warning highlights the seriousness of the vulnerability and the need for immediate action to secure systems and protect patient lives.