Cybersecurity news for hospitals and health systems

Eight members of President Donald Trump's National Infrastructure Advisory Council have reportedly stepped down en masse, citing the Trump administration's lack of "moral infrastructure," according to a group resignation letter first reported by Nextgov.

Microsoft researchers observed a recent spam campaign that distributes emails with links to fake tech support websites, according to an Aug. 7 Windows Security blog post.

San Francisco-based Uber Technologies will implement a comprehensive privacy program as part of a settlement to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations it made deceptive privacy and data security claims.

San Antonio-based Institute for Women's Health notified patients of a web security incident after discovering a keylogger virus on its computer network July 6.

Proofpoint threat researchers identified a "previously undocumented ransomware strain," which demands up to $5,000 in bitcoin from its targets, according to a company blog post Aug. 24.

Fort Myers, Fla.-based St. Mark's Surgical Center experienced a ransomware attack between April 13 and April 17.

Salina (Kan.) Family Healthcare Center issued an update to its security notice Aug. 21 after discovering its initial letter was incorrectly addressed.

Researchers at cybersecurity company Deep Instinct identified a variant of Spora ransomware that is able to log users' keystrokes, ZDNet reports.

Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna inadvertently revealed the HIV status of some of its members when it mailed letters with information clearly visible through a window on the envelopes about filling prescriptions for HIV medications as well as pre-exposure prophylaxis, a pill…

U.S. authorities arrested a Chinese national in Los Angeles Monday who they accused of distributing malware that has been linked to the theft of government data, reports Reuters.