Tag: healthcare
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Healthcare Services Group data breach impacts 624,000 people
The Healthcare Services Group (HSGI) is alerting more than 600,000 individuals that their personal information was exposed in a security breach last year. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/healthcare-services-group-data-breach-impacts-624-000-people/
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When One Hospital Gets Ransomware, Others Feel the Pain
When ransomware hits hospitals, neighbors absorb patient overflow. Key defenses include backup recovery and multifactor authentication implementation. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/hospital-gets-ransomware-others-feel-pain
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Facility Laundry and Dining Vendor Hack in 2024 Hits 624,500
Crime Gang ‘Underground’ Claimed Data Theft From Healthcare Services Group. A publicly traded Pennsylvania-based firm that provides dining, housekeeping and laundry services to long-term care and skilled nursing facilities is notifying nearly 624,500 people of a 2024 hacking incident that took nearly nine months for the company to investigate. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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NIS2 und der Mittelstand: Zwischen Pflicht und Praxis
Tags: ai, ceo, compliance, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, dora, fortinet, germany, governance, healthcare, international, network, nis-2, resilience, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, zero-trustNeue EU-Vorgaben wie DORA und NIS2 setzen Unternehmen unter Zugzwang bieten aber gleichzeitig die Chance, IT-Sicherheit strategisch neu zu denken.Wem das noch nicht Grund genug ist, sich mit der Resilienz und IT-Sicherheit des eigenen Unternehmens zu befassen, hat aus Richtung der Europäischen Union in den letzten Monaten noch einmal etwas Zusatzmotivation erhalten. Während von dem…
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NIS2 und der Mittelstand: Zwischen Pflicht und Praxis
Tags: ai, ceo, compliance, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, dora, fortinet, germany, governance, healthcare, international, network, nis-2, resilience, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, zero-trustNeue EU-Vorgaben wie DORA und NIS2 setzen Unternehmen unter Zugzwang bieten aber gleichzeitig die Chance, IT-Sicherheit strategisch neu zu denken.Wem das noch nicht Grund genug ist, sich mit der Resilienz und IT-Sicherheit des eigenen Unternehmens zu befassen, hat aus Richtung der Europäischen Union in den letzten Monaten noch einmal etwas Zusatzmotivation erhalten. Während von dem…
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Need help with AI safety? Stay ahead of risks with these tools and frameworks
Tags: advisory, ai, best-practice, business, cloud, compliance, conference, control, cybersecurity, finance, framework, governance, government, group, healthcare, intelligence, microsoft, privacy, resilience, risk, service, skills, strategy, technology, toolComprehensive AI readiness lists for organizations to evaluate how prepared they really are for AI.Usage guidelines that align with existing security and governance practices.Strategies for how to tackle AI ethical risks like bias and transparency.AI security instructions for how to use AI safely to strengthen cybersecurity.Attack resilience guidelines for understanding how AI systems can be…
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Featured Chrome extension FreeVPN.One caught capturing and transmitting user data
Tags: access, api, browser, ceo, chrome, corporate, credentials, data, data-breach, endpoint, finance, governance, healthcare, india, malicious, mobile, monitoring, privacy, risk, technology, threat, tool, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementUnmanaged extensions expose enterprises: Such incidents highlight how unmanaged browser extensions can act as covert data exfiltration channels, exposing sensitive corporate information. Enterprises usually deploy licensed, corporate-grade VPNs that are safe and accompanied by monitoring and access controls. But employees often install free VPN extensions for personal use.”This poses as a major threat to industries…
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What is the cost of a data breach?
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, automation, breach, business, ciso, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, finance, fraud, healthcare, ibm, identity, incident response, india, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, jobs, law, metric, privacy, programming, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, security-incident, service, skills, software, supply-chain, technology, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityCanada ($4.84 million) and the UK ($4.14million) remain in the top 10 hardest hit, with ASEAN or Association of Southeast Asian Nations ($3.67 million), Australia ($2.55 million), and India ($2.51 million) among the top 15. Breaches by industry: Healthcare remains the industry hit with the highest costs per breach by far, at $7.42 million despite…
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Local governments struggle to defend critical infrastructure as threats grow
A small-town water system, a county hospital, and a local school district may not seem like front-line targets in global conflict, but they are. These organizations face daily … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/22/critical-infrastructure-sltt-cybersecurity-priorities/
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Nuance Agrees to Pay $8.5M to Settle MOVEit Hack Litigation
Tags: communications, data, exploit, flaw, hacker, healthcare, microsoft, moveIT, software, zero-daySettlement Is Latest Among Scores of Other MOVEit Lawsuits Still Pending. Nuance Communications, a Microsoft subsidiary, has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle class action litigation filed after hackers exploited a zero-day flaw in Progress Software’s MOVEit file transfer software in 2023, stealing data belonging to more than a dozen of Nuance’s healthcare clients.…
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The Future Is Predictive: Top 7 AI Tools Shaping Healthcare Analytics in 2025
Healthcare has more data than it knows what to do with. Petabytes of patient records, clinical notes, lab results, and wearable feeds pile up daily….Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/08/the-future-is-predictive-top-7-ai-tools-shaping-healthcare-analytics-in-2025/
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Password crisis in healthcare: Meeting and exceeding HIPAA requirements
In 2025, healthcare organizations are facing a new wave of password security risks. Recent data from the HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey reveals that 74% experienced at least one … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/20/healthcare-password-crisis/
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From Google to Healthcare Giants: How Breaches Spiral Out of Control
A ransomware crew doesn’t need to smash every door in your network. They just need one. And once they’re inside, they move sideways, quietly hopping from system to system, until they find the jackpot. That sideways move, known as lateral movement, is what turned a few isolated breaches into major headlines this month. The ColorTokens……
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Why Do HIPAA Risk Analyses Miss the Mark So Often?
Common Weaknesses Healthcare Providers Must Overcome to Avoid Regulators’ Wrath. Regulators have long pushed HIPAA-regulated providers to ensure their enterprise-wide security risk analysis is comprehensive and timely, so they can identify security issues before they become data breaches. Why do so many organizations struggle with this top HIPAA priority? First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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IoT Security
As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to transform industries and daily lives, security has become one of the most critical challenges organizations face. From smart homes and connected cars to industrial systems and healthcare devices, IoT ecosystems are vast and deeply integrated into business operations and personal environments. However, with this rapid adoption comes…
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How to Stay Relaxed in a World of Increasing Cyber Threats
Is There a Simple Way to Stay Calm in the Face of Rising Cyber Threats? It’s no secret that cyber threats are increasing at an alarming pace. From financial services and healthcare to travel and development operations, we all grapple with the constant worry are our systems safe? While we can’t negate the rapid… First…
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What is a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES)?
A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) is the most secure and legally binding form of e-signature under EU eIDAS regulations. Unlike simple or advanced e-signatures, QES requires strict identity verification, qualified certificates, and trusted providers, making it equivalent to a handwritten signature. QES is widely used in finance, healthcare, government, and other regulated industries where compliance…
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Wazuh for Regulatory Compliance
Organizations handling various forms of sensitive data or personally identifiable information (PII) require adherence to regulatory compliance standards and frameworks. These compliance standards also apply to organizations operating in regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance, government contracting, or education. Some of these standards and frameworks include, but are not limited to: First seen on thehackernews.com…
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Cybersecurity Spending Slows & Security Teams Shrink
Security budgets are lowest in healthcare, professional and business services, retail, and hospitality, but budget growth remained above 5% in financial services, insurance, and tech. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cybersecurity-spending-slows-teams-shrink
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How have you seen successful organizations integrate HIPAA compliance into their everyday operations rather than treating it as just an annual audit requirement?
Organizations that treat HIPAA compliance as a living, breathing part of their operations, not just an annual checkbox, are the ones best positioned to protect patient data, mitigate risk, and build enduring trust with patients and partners. Based on patterns observed across successful healthcare providers, health-tech companies, and third-party service organizations, a recurring theme emerges:…The…
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275M patient records breached”, How to meet HIPAA password manager requirements
Healthcare led all industries in 2024 breaches”, over 275M patient records exposed, mostly via weak or stolen passwords. See how the self-hosted password manager by Passwork helps providers meet HIPAA requirements, protect ePHI, and keep care running. Try it free for 1 month. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/275m-patient-records-breached-how-to-meet-hipaa-password-manager-requirements/
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Empower Teams with Effective IAM Strategies
Why is Secure NHI Management Critical for Successful Team Empowerment? How often does secure Non-Human Identity (NHI) management come to mind? Considering the increasing reliance on cloud-based solutions across industries, including healthcare, finance, and travel, it’s clear that cybersecurity should play a significant part in empowering teams. For DevOps and SOC teams, especially, the task……
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Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats in Secret Management
Is Your Strategy Robust Enough to Keep Pace With Emerging Cyber Threats in Secret Management? The stakes for organizations across industries like healthcare, financial services, and travel are higher than ever. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Management form a critical part of a holistic cybersecurity strategy, offering much-needed end-to-end protection. These methodologies provide a lifeline,……
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DOJ, international partners take down BlackSuit group’s infrastructure
BlackSuit has been among the most prolific ransomware gangs in recent years, targeting government agencies, critical manufacturing companies and healthcare firms. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/doj-blacksuit-ransomware-infrastructure/757370/
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CSO hiring on the rise: How to land a top security exec role
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, governance, government, healthcare, identity, incident, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, jobs, military, network, regulation, resilience, risk, saas, service, skills, software, strategy, technology, threat, trainingWide-scale AI adoption shaking up skills sought: In terms of the skills wanted of today’s CSO, Fuller agrees that AI is the game-changer.”Organizations are seeking cybersecurity leaders who combine technical depth, AI fluency, and strong interpersonal skills,” Fuller says. “AI literacy is now a baseline expectation, as CISOs must understand how to defend against AI-driven…
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Breaches are up, budgets are too, so why isn’t healthcare safer?
A new report from Resilience outlines a growing cyber crisis in the U.S. healthcare sector, where ransomware attacks, vendor compromise, and human error continue to cause … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/11/resilience-top-healthcare-cybersecurity-risks/
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Securing Machine Identities: Best Practices
Why is Machine Identity Security Essential? Do you find that businesses underestimate the significance of machine identity security? When innovation accelerates and we move our activities more to the cloud, securing machine identities, or non-human identities (NHIs), has become a growing focus among cybersecurity professionals. With widespread adoption of cloud services, financial services, healthcare, travel,……