Tag: healthcare
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Why Smart Glasses in Hospitals Are Not a Bright Idea
Smart eyewear such as Meta-AI Ray Ban glasses – which sport microphones, cameras and can connect to artificial intelligence – pose emerging patient privacy and other risks especially when worn in healthcare settings, said Garrett Zickgraf of consulting firm LBMC. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/smart-glasses-in-hospitals-are-bright-idea-i-5509
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Emerge as Bold AI Adopters, While AI Changes Data Security Game, CSA Reports Say
Tags: advisory, ai, api, attack, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, credit-card, crime, crimes, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, guide, healthcare, injection, intelligence, law, LLM, lockbit, malicious, metric, mitigation, monitoring, network, office, openai, ransom, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, skills, sql, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityFormerly “AI shy” cyber pros have done a 180 and become AI power users, as AI forces data security changes, the CSA says. Plus, PwC predicts orgs will get serious about responsible AI usage in 2026, while the NCSC states that, no, prompt injection isn’t the new SQL injection. And much more! Key takeaways Cyber…
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Emerge as Bold AI Adopters, While AI Changes Data Security Game, CSA Reports Say
Tags: advisory, ai, api, attack, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, credit-card, crime, crimes, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, guide, healthcare, injection, intelligence, law, LLM, lockbit, malicious, metric, mitigation, monitoring, network, office, openai, ransom, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, skills, sql, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilityFormerly “AI shy” cyber pros have done a 180 and become AI power users, as AI forces data security changes, the CSA says. Plus, PwC predicts orgs will get serious about responsible AI usage in 2026, while the NCSC states that, no, prompt injection isn’t the new SQL injection. And much more! Key takeaways Cyber…
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MedStar Health Notifying Patients of Data Theft Breach
Ransomware Gang Rhysida Leaks 3.7TB of Data Stolen From Maryland Hospital System. Maryland-based MedStar Health, which operates 10 hospitals, is notifying patients about a data theft incident affecting their personal information. Ransomware group Rhysida claims on its darkweb leak site to have 3.7 terabytes of MedStar’s data, including over 7 million pieces of patient data.…
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FBI Shuts Down Crypto Exchange Linked to Criminal Money Laundering Operations
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced a coordinated international enforcement action targeting E-Note, a cryptocurrency exchange allegedly used by transnational cybercriminals to launder money stolen from U.S. healthcare providers and critical infrastructure operators. The operation, conducted with Michigan State Police and international partners, dismantled the online infrastructure supporting the…
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Tech provider for NHS England confirms data breach
U.K.-based healthcare tech provider DXS International said it discovered and contained a data breach on Sunday. A ransomware gang took credit for the breach. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/12/18/tech-provider-for-nhs-england-confirms-data-breach/
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Hackers breach internal servers of tech provider for Britain’s health service
In a disclosure to the London Stock Exchange, the the U.K. healthcare IT provider DXS said it discovered a data breach on December 14. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-nhs-tech-provider-dxs-discloses-hack
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The Biggest Cyber Stories of the Year: What 2025 Taught Us
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, banking, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, government, healthcare, iam, identity, incident, incident response, Internet, law, metric, mfa, monitoring, network, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-day, zero-trustThe Biggest Cyber Stories of the Year: What 2025 Taught Us madhav Thu, 12/18/2025 – 10:30 2025 didn’t just test cybersecurity; it redefined it. From supply chains and healthcare networks to manufacturing floors and data centers, the digital world was reminded of a simple truth: everything is connected, and everything is at risk. Data Security…
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Hospital Ransomware Really is The Pitt
Ransomware has become a systemic risk to healthcare, where downtime equals patient harm. From Change Healthcare to Ascension, this analysis explains why hospitals are targeted, what HIPAA really requires, and how resilience”, not checklists”, must drive security strategy. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/hospital-ransomware-really-is-the-pitt/
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FBI takes down alleged money laundering service for ransomware groups
According to a DOJ announcement, the exchange E-Note was used to process funds stolen by criminals in cyberattacks on healthcare entities and critical infrastructure, among other targets. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fbi-takes-down-alleged-money-laundering-operation
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Armis zeigt die zukĂĽnftigen Herausforderungen der Cybersicherheit im Gesundheitswesen
Durch den Abbau von Silos zwischen Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) und IT, die Einführung eines Lebenszyklusansatzes für das Gerätemanagement und die Sicherstellung, dass fortschrittliche Sicherheitsprozesse mit umfassenderen Branchenrichtlinien übereinstimmen, kann eine stärkere und widerstandsfähigere Organisation aufgebaut werden. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/armis-zeigt-die-zukuenftigen-herausforderungen-der-cybersicherheit-im-gesundheitswesen/a43227/
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Why is secrets management vital for Agentic AI operations
Are Your Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Truly Secure? Understanding the Importance of Securing Non-Human Identities Have you ever wondered how secure your organization’s machine identities are? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) along with their secrets is crucial to fortifying your cybersecurity strategy. With diverse applications across industries like financial services and healthcare, the management of……
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Internet-Based Solar Panel Systems Vulnerable to Rapid Cyberattacks
The rapid global expansion of solar energy infrastructure has created an unprecedented cyber vulnerability. As millions of homes, businesses, and hospitals adopt renewable power sources supported by government initiatives like the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and Europe’s Renewable Energy Directive. Security researchers have uncovered a critical flaw: many solar systems still rely on decades-old industrial…
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Internet-Based Solar Panel Systems Vulnerable to Rapid Cyberattacks
The rapid global expansion of solar energy infrastructure has created an unprecedented cyber vulnerability. As millions of homes, businesses, and hospitals adopt renewable power sources supported by government initiatives like the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and Europe’s Renewable Energy Directive. Security researchers have uncovered a critical flaw: many solar systems still rely on decades-old industrial…
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Youth Sports, NCAA Insurance Claims Potentially Hacked
National Accident Health Says Breach Exposed Medical Info of 181,000 People. A Maine-based third-party administrator that handles healthcare claims involving day care centers, youth sports and NCAA athlete accidents is notifying more than 181,000 individuals that their medical information and personal identifiers may have been accessed or stolen in a hacking incident. First seen on…
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Compliance-Ready Cybersecurity for Finance and Healthcare: The Seceon Advantage
Tags: compliance, cybersecurity, dora, finance, framework, healthcare, HIPAA, PCI, regulation, serviceNavigating the Most Complex Regulatory Landscapes in Cybersecurity Financial services and healthcare organizations operate under the most stringent regulatory frameworks in existence. From HIPAA and PCI-DSS to GLBA, SOX, and emerging regulations like DORA, these industries face a constant barrage of compliance requirements that demand not just checkboxes, but comprehensive, continuously monitored security programs. The…
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Empowering Security and Control: Thales CipherTrust Cloud Key Management Integrates with Oracle Fusion Cloud Services
Tags: access, ai, automation, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, data, data-breach, encryption, finance, GDPR, governance, government, guide, healthcare, HIPAA, intelligence, network, oracle, PCI, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tool, zero-trustEmpowering Security and Control: Thales CipherTrust Cloud Key Management Integrates with Oracle Fusion Cloud Services madhav Thu, 12/11/2025 – 06:50 In a landscape where the safeguarding of sensitive information is paramount, the collaboration between Thales and Oracle Fusion Cloud Services helps create operational independence, data sovereignty, and uncompromising control for organizations worldwide. At Thales, our…
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Empowering Security and Control: Thales CipherTrust Cloud Key Management Integrates with Oracle Fusion Cloud Services
Tags: access, ai, automation, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, computing, container, control, data, data-breach, encryption, finance, GDPR, governance, government, guide, healthcare, HIPAA, intelligence, network, oracle, PCI, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, tool, zero-trustEmpowering Security and Control: Thales CipherTrust Cloud Key Management Integrates with Oracle Fusion Cloud Services madhav Thu, 12/11/2025 – 06:50 In a landscape where the safeguarding of sensitive information is paramount, the collaboration between Thales and Oracle Fusion Cloud Services helps create operational independence, data sovereignty, and uncompromising control for organizations worldwide. At Thales, our…
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Hospice Firm, Eye Care Practice Notifying 520,000 of Hacks
Data Theft Incidents Are Among the Latest Hacks Against Specialty Medical Providers. Two specialty healthcare providers – a Florida-based firm that provides hospice services in several states and a Pennsylvania-based eye care practice – are notifying nearly 520,000 people that their sensitive health information was compromised in separate hacking incidents. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Senators Reintroduce Bill to Boost Healthcare Cybersecurity
Plan Calls for Updated HIPAA Regs, Grants, Training, Enhanced Breach Reporting Data. Four U.S. lawmakers – including the chair of the Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee – are taking another stab with a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in healthcare. That includes bolstering HIPAA, and providing cyber grants and training to the…
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Senators Reintroduce Bill to Boost Healthcare Cybersecurity
Plan Calls for Updated HIPAA Regs, Grants, Training, Enhanced Breach Reporting Data. Four U.S. lawmakers – including the chair of the Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee – are taking another stab with a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in healthcare. That includes bolstering HIPAA, and providing cyber grants and training to the…
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Senators Reintroduce Bill to Boost Healthcare Cybersecurity
Plan Calls for Updated HIPAA Regs, Grants, Training, Enhanced Breach Reporting Data. Four U.S. lawmakers – including the chair of the Senate health, education, labor and pensions committee – are taking another stab with a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in healthcare. That includes bolstering HIPAA, and providing cyber grants and training to the…
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UK Hospital Asks Court to Stymie Ransomware Data Leak
Clop Ransomware Group Targeted NHS Barts Health in August. A National Health Service hospital is seeking assistance from the U.K. High Court to stymie a potential data leak tied to a ransomware hack. The hospital, NHS Barts, said ransomware group Clop targeted its network in August. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/uk-hospital-asks-court-to-stymie-ransomware-data-leak-a-30222
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When it comes to security resilience, cheaper isn’t always better
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, cctv, cio, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, encryption, exploit, government, hacker, healthcare, incident, incident response, jobs, leak, malicious, metric, mfa, monitoring, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, risk-management, saas, service, soc, software, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustThe hidden trade-offs with resilience: Savings don’t erase risk. They shift it. What looks efficient today becomes exposed tomorrow. Cyber resilience is often the first casualty.Supply chain fragility: Cyber threats thrive on concentration. When procurement consolidates digital services into a single provider to save money, a single breach can have a ripple effect across your…
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When it comes to security resilience, cheaper isn’t always better
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, cctv, cio, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, encryption, exploit, government, hacker, healthcare, incident, incident response, jobs, leak, malicious, metric, mfa, monitoring, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, risk-management, saas, service, soc, software, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustThe hidden trade-offs with resilience: Savings don’t erase risk. They shift it. What looks efficient today becomes exposed tomorrow. Cyber resilience is often the first casualty.Supply chain fragility: Cyber threats thrive on concentration. When procurement consolidates digital services into a single provider to save money, a single breach can have a ripple effect across your…
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The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2025 von Sophos – Ransomware verliert im GesundheitsÂwesen an Wirkungskraft
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ransomware-angriffe-gesundheitswesen-sophos-studie-a-b5d7f5906c04cff44e58424d125f9724/
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How to tell if your password manager meets HIPAA expectations
Most healthcare organizations focus on encryption, network monitoring, and phishing prevention, although one simple source of risk still slips through the cracks. Password … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/08/password-manager-hipaa-compliance/
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How to tell if your password manager meets HIPAA expectations
Most healthcare organizations focus on encryption, network monitoring, and phishing prevention, although one simple source of risk still slips through the cracks. Password … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/08/password-manager-hipaa-compliance/