International operation seizes LockBit ransomware group's infrastructure, disrupting its operations; the latest in digital takedowns. UK's National Crime Agency confirms seizure of LockBit, one of largest ransomware-as-a-service operations with over 3000 victims. LockBit's operations, source code and victim details have been seized, potentially affecting ransomware ecosystem. Increase in seizures attributed to Biden administration's international ransomware taskforce. Despite previous arrests and leaks, LockBit may rebuild under different name. LockBit responsible for prior high-profile attacks on ICBC's NY subsect and UK's Royal Mail. Full extent of Operation Cronos unknown, FBI to announce further details.

LockBit Infrastructure Seized by US, UK Police BankInfoSecurity

Dale Gold, a physician informatics specialist, discusses the potential of using Epic's EHR in a mixed-reality environment, Epic Spatial Computing Concept app, on the Apple Vision Pro. The app promises charting, secure chat, and In Basket workflows using gestures, voice, and eye tracking. Gold aims to test this technology to judge its efficiency and practicality in healthcare. He highlights that the app is not yet production-ready and discusses concerns about its potential to become a novelty that increases costs. Gold encourages feedback on the app and its potential in transforming EHR in healthcare.

Dale Gold, MD on Spatial Computing and Epic EHR LinkedIn

Global law enforcement coalition, led by the National Crime Agency (NCA), gains comprehensive access to LockBit's systems interrupting operations, seizing intel, and more releases expected. Gleaned decryption keys, collected crime and user data, arrests in Ukraine and Poland made, more planned. Updated information and insights posted daily on LockBit's website. Officials attribute LockBit with 25% of all ransomware attacks, $120 million in extortion fees collected; 200 cryptocurrency accounts frozen.

Police plan week of LockBit revelations after capturing ‘unprecedented’ intelligence from gang’s infrastructure The Record

Despite Epic's 36% market share in U.S. hospitals not satisfying monopoly definitions, concerns rise about its dominant position and stifling healthcare innovation impact. Epic attracts top tech talent, offering long-term, game-changing research and development investments, ensuring consumer trust, predictability, and security. Critics argue its significant control over health system and academic medical center markets hinders competition, potentially negatively affecting healthcare expenditure. Epic allegedly employs contracts restricting third-party developers and employees to maintain its intellectual property. Seven areas of conduct are noted for scrutiny, including excessive non-compete clauses, unsustainable fee structures, and bundling practices.

Epic's Antitrust Paradox: Who Should Control The Levers Of Healthcare Innovation? Forbes