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China-linked UNC6508 Targets Medical Research Institutions

A sophisticated cyber threat group linked to China, known as UNC6508, has launched a targeted attack on medical research institutions in North America, exploiting vulnerabilities in REDCap servers to gain a foothold. The intrusions, which began in September 2023, aim to compromise sensitive research data.

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Chinese hackers breach medical research servers with custom malware

Malicious hackers linked to China breached a North American medical research institution, hiding undetected for over a year and gaining access to sensitive research areas. The attackers used custom malware, known as Infinitered, with broad capabilities to siphon off valuable intel from September 2023 to November 2025.

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Chinese Spies Exploit Medical, Military Networks for Over a Year

Google's Threat Intelligence Group uncovered a sneaky espionage campaign by Chinese spies that infiltrated medical and military networks in North America for over a year, making off with a treasure trove of sensitive data. The group, tracked as UNC6508, targeted top medical providers, academic centers, and military organizations, leaving no stone unturned in their quest for classified information.

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A broken stethoscope lies on a cluttered hospital desk surrounded by medical textbooks and a laptop with a puzzled patient…

LLMs Struggle in Clinical Reasoning Despite Diagnostic Advances

When it comes to clinical reasoning, large language model chatbots still have a way to go, despite their impressive ability to deliver accurate diagnoses. While they're getting better at providing final answers, they struggle with the critical thinking needed to keep patients safe.

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