The Justice Department and FBI have launched a major international operation to eradicate "PlugX" malware, attributed to the Mustang Panda hacking group backed by the Chinese government. Collaborating with international partners, including French law enforcement and cybersecurity firm Sekoia.io, the operation targeted a specific version of PlugX that has been stealing sensitive information globally since 2014. The campaign successfully removed the malware from approximately 4,258 computers in the U.S., underlining the DOJ's commitment to disrupting cyber threats and holding perpetrators accountable. Officials stressed the significance of international cooperation in addressing threats from state-sponsored hackers.

Justice Department and FBI Launch Global Operation Against Chinese PlugX Malware U.S. Department of Justice

A recent study examining the use of digital health technologies (DHT) among older adults in the U.S. found that 81.4% of participants aged 50 to 80 reported engaging with technologies such as patient portals and telehealth services. Conducted in August 2021 via the National Poll on Healthy Aging, the survey of 2,110 respondents identified that factors like gender, age, education, and income played significant roles in DHT adoption, with certain racial and ethnic groups, particularly non-Hispanic Black respondents, showing notable engagement. However, the study also pointed out that many older adults face challenges, including physical and cognitive limitations, that may affect their technology use.

Digital Health Adoption Soars Among Older Adults Post-Pandemic JAMA Network Open

In 2024, U.S. digital health companies saw a decline in venture capital funding, securing $10.1 billion across 497 deals, down from $10.8 billion in over 500 deals the previous year, according to a Rock Health report. The drop indicates a shift in investor interest toward early-stage startups, with 86% of funding rounds directed at seed, Series A, and Series B companies. Meanwhile, established firms faced reduced deal sizes as investors exhibited caution amidst valuation challenges. Notably, artificial intelligence startups remained attractive, capturing 37% of the total funding, while median deal sizes for Series C and D rounds also decreased, highlighting ongoing changes in the funding landscape post-pandemic.

U.S. Digital Health Venture Funding Drops Amid Shift to Early-Stage Startups Healthcare Dive

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and GE HealthCare have launched the Care Innovation Hub, a joint initiative aimed at improving medical imaging, brain health, and precision oncology. This collaboration combines UCSF's clinical expertise with GE's industry strengths to develop automated imaging methods, enhance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, and create quantitative imaging techniques for monitoring responses to radiopharmaceutical therapies. The initiative strives to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment while promoting equitable access to healthcare.

UCSF and GE HealthCare Launch Care Innovation Hub to Transform Medical Imaging Business Wire

The Justice Department and FBI have launched a major international operation to eradicate "PlugX" malware, attributed to the Mustang Panda hacking group backed by the Chinese government. Collaborating with international partners, including French law enforcement and cybersecurity firm Sekoia.io, the operation targeted a specific version of PlugX that has been stealing sensitive information globally since 2014. The campaign successfully removed the malware from approximately 4,258 computers in the U.S., underlining the DOJ's commitment to disrupting cyber threats and holding perpetrators accountable. Officials stressed the significance of international cooperation in addressing threats from state-sponsored hackers.

Justice Department and FBI Launch Global Operation Against Chinese PlugX Malware U.S. Department of Justice

A recent study examining the use of digital health technologies (DHT) among older adults in the U.S. found that 81.4% of participants aged 50 to 80 reported engaging with technologies such as patient portals and telehealth services. Conducted in August 2021 via the National Poll on Healthy Aging, the survey of 2,110 respondents identified that factors like gender, age, education, and income played significant roles in DHT adoption, with certain racial and ethnic groups, particularly non-Hispanic Black respondents, showing notable engagement. However, the study also pointed out that many older adults face challenges, including physical and cognitive limitations, that may affect their technology use.

Digital Health Adoption Soars Among Older Adults Post-Pandemic JAMA Network Open

In 2024, U.S. digital health companies saw a decline in venture capital funding, securing $10.1 billion across 497 deals, down from $10.8 billion in over 500 deals the previous year, according to a Rock Health report. The drop indicates a shift in investor interest toward early-stage startups, with 86% of funding rounds directed at seed, Series A, and Series B companies. Meanwhile, established firms faced reduced deal sizes as investors exhibited caution amidst valuation challenges. Notably, artificial intelligence startups remained attractive, capturing 37% of the total funding, while median deal sizes for Series C and D rounds also decreased, highlighting ongoing changes in the funding landscape post-pandemic.

U.S. Digital Health Venture Funding Drops Amid Shift to Early-Stage Startups Healthcare Dive

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and GE HealthCare have launched the Care Innovation Hub, a joint initiative aimed at improving medical imaging, brain health, and precision oncology. This collaboration combines UCSF's clinical expertise with GE's industry strengths to develop automated imaging methods, enhance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, and create quantitative imaging techniques for monitoring responses to radiopharmaceutical therapies. The initiative strives to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment while promoting equitable access to healthcare.

UCSF and GE HealthCare Launch Care Innovation Hub to Transform Medical Imaging Business Wire