Real-World Use Cases
Ransomware Delivery Targeting Clinical Staff
Scenario
Healthcare workers receive hundreds of emails daily from labs, pharmacies, insurance companies, and patients. Attackers exploit this volume to deliver ransomware through attachments disguised as lab results, insurance forms, or patient records.
Example Implementation
Helios Attachment Sandboxing detonates all attachments from external senders before delivery to clinical staff
Content Intelligence detects ransomware delivery patterns including macro-laced documents, password-protected archives, and HTML smuggling
Risk Orchestrator applies elevated thresholds for clinical departments with access to EHR systems Solution: Helios blocks ransomware delivery before clinical systems are compromised
Potential Outcomes
Zero ransomware incidents originating from email
Clinical systems and patient care uninterrupted
Patient Data Exfiltration via BEC
Scenario
Attackers impersonate hospital administrators, insurance companies, or referring physicians to request patient records, billing data, or insurance information. Staff comply because the requests appear routine.
Example Implementation
Helios Content Intelligence detects requests for patient data, billing records, and insurance information from external or anomalous senders
Sender Reputation Graph flags first-time senders requesting PHI
VIP Protection applied to CMO, CISO, and department heads Solution: Helios prevents social engineering attacks targeting patient data
Potential Outcomes
Zero patient data breaches originating from email-based social engineering
Reduced HIPAA violation risk
Medical Supply & Vendor Payment Fraud
Scenario
Hospitals purchase millions in medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment. Attackers impersonate distributors and GPOs to redirect payments or deliver malware through purchase orders.
Example Implementation
Helios flags emails from domains mimicking medical distributors and pharmaceutical suppliers
Content Intelligence detects invoice manipulation and payment redirection language
Sender Reputation Graph tracks vendor communication patterns across procurement cycles Solution: Helios catches vendor fraud in healthcare supply chains
Potential Outcomes
Prevented fraudulent supplier payment redirections
Compliance with healthcare supply chain security standards
Compliance Frameworks
