Cyber Alert: Oracle Customers Urged to Address Security Vulnerability
Oracle has issued a
Security Alert urging customers to address vulnerability CVE-2025-61882 in the Oracle E-Business Suite.
Oracle strongly recommends that customers apply the updates provided by this Security Alert as soon as possible. The alert said the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication, meaning it may be exploited over a network without the need for a username and password. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability may result in remote code execution, a type of cyberattack where an attacker exploits a vulnerability in a target system to run malicious code from a remote location, often over a network. This allows attackers to steal data, deploy malware, take control of systems or launch other attacks.
“This is ‘stop-what-you’re-doing and patch immediately’ vulnerability,” Brett Leatherman, FBI Assistant Director, Cyber Division,
posted on LinkedIn. “The bad guys are likely already exploiting in the wild, and the race is on before others identify and target vulnerable systems.”
Utilizing AI Scribes Drives Significant Drop in Clinician Burnout
The use of ambient AI scribes for clinical note documentation was shown to significantly reduce clinician burnout over the course of one month, according to a study recently
published in
JAMA Network Open. The study examined more than 260 physicians and nonphysician providers across six health systems that were using an ambient AI scribe in ambulatory settings. Researchers found that clinician burnout rates dropped from 51.9% to 38.8% after 30 days of use. Participants also reported “significant improvements in the cognitive task load, time spent documenting after hours, focused attention on patients, and urgent access to care,” with the primary outcome a change in self-reported burnout.
New Chartbook Breaks Down National Pressure Injury Data
Pressure injuries affect an estimated 2.5 million U.S. patients annually, and are linked to longer hospital stays, serious infection, and increased mortality. A new resource from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the
2025 Network of Patient Safety Databases Chartbook: Analysis of Reported Pressure Injury Events, presents data from 2010 through 2024 on patterns, risk factors, and harm rates for pressure injuries in hospitals nationwide. Deep-tissue pressure injuries accounted for about two-thirds of reported cases, and human factors such as fatigue, stress, and inattention were the most frequently cited contributing factor. Patients who received preventive interventions had lower harm rates, while some groups—including those under age 18—experienced particularly high rates of harm. The full chartbook offers detailed analyses and insights that can help reduce harm from pressure injuries in hospitals nationwide.
October Is Substance Use Prevention Awareness Month
October is recognized nationwide as Substance Use Prevention Awareness Month. Coordinating efforts between government leaders, healthcare organizations, education institutions, and community partners is key to prevent substance misuse, support recovery, and ensure that every resident has access to the services, education, and resources needed to lead a healthy life.
This collaboration reflects an emphasis not only on responding to substance misuse, but on preventing it—including intervening early, reducing risk factors, and strengthening protective factors such as mental health, stable community connections, and education. Prevention reduces strain on health systems, lowers the risk of overdose and other harmful outcomes, and improves quality of life. Early education and intervention can alter life trajectories—fewer individuals begin patterns of misuse and fewer families are impacted. Investing in prevention also ensures resources are used effectively over the long term, not just in crisis response.
The Illinois Dept. of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery is highlighting the following support services and resources:
Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances
24/7, free, confidential help
Dial: 1-833-2FINDHELP (833-234-6343)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Immediate support for emotional distress, substance use crisis, thoughts of suicide—available around the clock
Dial/text: 988
More information can be found
here.
Illinois Warm Line
Non-crisis support for individuals dealing with mental health or substance use challenges, mentoring, and peer recovery support
Dial: 866-359-7953; available Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. CT (excluding holidays)
Are You Really Winning?
If you have concerns about your gambling or someone else’s gambling, seek help at:
Dial: 1-800-GAMBLER
Text: GAMB to 833234
For more specific information about opioid overdoses in Illinois, visit the Illinois Dept. of Public Health’s
interactive dashboard.
