Sixty-seven percent of healthcare cybersecurity experts have experienced at least one significant security incident in the past 12 months, with the most significant security breaches being the result of phishing and ransomware attacks, according to a Jan. 28 HIMSS cybersecurity…
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Healthcare is one of the most targeted industries for cyberattacks, with 45 million people affected in 2021. Thus, having the tools to prevent, prepare and respond to breaches is crucial to hospital cybersecurity. Here are some ways to fortify defenses,…
Illinois-based Family Christian Health Center reported that a ransomware attack had compromised the protected health information of 31,000 patients.
CaptureRx, a health IT company that helps hospitals manage their 340B drug discount programs, on Feb. 11 proposed a $4.75 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit over a 2021 data breach that affected more than 2.4 million of its…
The FBI and U.S. Secret Service issued an advisory that warns of cyberattacks waged by BlackByte. Here are three things to know:
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a recommendation that all U.S. organizations should increase cybersecurity to shield up against potential threats from Russia.
Chicago-based South Shore Hospital notified current and former patients about a cybersecurity incident that left 115,670 patients' protected information vulnerable.
Inmediata Health Group agreed to pay $1.12 million to resolve allegations it put patients at risk during a 2019 data breach that affected 1.5 million people, Top Class Actions reported.
IBM unveiled the FlashSystem Cyber Vault to help businesses quickly recover from ransomware and other cyberattacks.
Advent Health Partners, a contracted vendor for Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, issued a Feb. 8 notice saying it experienced a breach of protected health information.