Tag: healthcare
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The Forgotten Details of Ransomware Response Plans
While healthcare organizations often know in general what they need to do in case they’re faced with a ransomware attack, the devil is in the details of how comprehensive and well-rehearsed that incident preparedness plan is for optimal response, said Rick Doten, vice president and healthplan CISO at Centene Corp. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Cyberattacks Hit Top Retailers: Cartier, North Face Among Latest Victims
North Face, Cartier, and Next Step Healthcare are the latest victims in a string of cyberattacks compromising customer… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cyberattacks-retailers-cartier-north-face-victims/
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Interlock and the Kettering Ransomware Attack: ClickFix’s Persistence
Tags: access, attack, breach, captcha, ciso, computer, control, credentials, cyberattack, data, data-breach, detection, endpoint, exploit, group, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, injection, malicious, mobile, network, phishing, powershell, ransom, ransomware, risk, saas, service, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityIn healthcare, every minute of downtime isn’t just a technical problem”Š”, “Šit’s a patient safety risk. CNN recently reported that Kettering Health, a major hospital network in Ohio, was hit by a ransomware attack. According to CNN, the Interlock ransomware group claimed responsibility, sending a chilling reminder that healthcare remains a prime target for this particular…
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Health giant Kettering still facing disruption weeks after ransomware attack
A healthcare giant with dozens of facilities across Ohio is still recovering after shutting down nearly all its operations following a ransomware attack. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/health-giant-kettering-still-facing-disruption-weeks-after-ransomware-attack/
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Covenant Health attack impacts Maine, New Hampshire hospitals
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/covenant-health-attack-impacts-maine-new-hampshire-hospitals
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New Tools and Initiatives in Data Breach Monitoring and Healthcare AI
Latest updates on cyber security, AI health initiatives, and pandemic preparedness. Stay informed and take action today! First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/new-tools-and-initiatives-in-data-breach-monitoring-and-healthcare-ai/
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A cyberattack hit hospitals operated by Covenant Health
A cyberattack hit three hospitals operated by Covenant Health, forcing them to shut down all systems to contain the incident. Three hospitals run by Covenant Health were hit by a cyberattack, prompting them to shut down all their systems to contain the security incident. >>St. Mary’s is currently experiencing a temporary system issue that is…
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Severe Vulnerabilities in Consilium CS5000 Fire Panels Allow Remote System Takeover
Two severe cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the Consilium Safety CS5000 Fire Panel, a widely deployed industrial control system integral to fire safety across sectors like commercial facilities, healthcare, transportation, and government services. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued alert ICSA-25-148-03 on May 29, 2025, warning that these flaws could enable…
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Hospitals in Maine, New Hampshire limit services after cyberattack on Catholic health org
Three hospitals run by Catholic healthcare organization Covenant Health are dealing with a cyberattack that forced the facilities to shut off all access to data systems. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/maine-new-hampshire-cyberattacks-hospital
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From the “Department of No” to a “Culture of Yes”: A Healthcare CISO’s Journey to Enabling Modern Care
Breaking Out of the Security Mosh PitWhen Jason Elrod, CISO of MultiCare Health System, describes legacy healthcare IT environments, he doesn’t mince words: “Healthcare loves to walk backwards into the future. And this is how we got here, because there are a lot of things that we could have prepared for that we didn’t, because…
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Covenant Health Dealing With Cyberattack Affecting Hospitals
Catholic Healthcare Organization Took IT Systems Offline in Response to Incident. Covenant Health, a Catholic healthcare organization serving New England and parts of Pennsylvania, is dealing with a cyber incident that has forced the entity to take its IT systems offline, affecting services at several of its facilities. That includes some hospitals and medical testing…
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Revenue Cycle Management Firm’s Data Breach Total Soars
ALN Medical Management Now Says 1.82 Million Affected in 2024 Hacking Incident. The number of people affected by a March 2024 hack on a healthcare revenue cycle management and billing services provider has soared in recent weeks to more than 1.82 million, as the company continues to file updated breach reports to state and federal…
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State of Healthcare Cybersecurity: Progress and Pitfalls
Phil Englert of Health ISAC, Murad Dikeidek of UI Health on Conquering Challenges. While the healthcare sector is making progress in cyber resilience, it still faces deep-rooted challenges, including collaboration, cyber workforce issues and budget constraints, necessitating a constant need for adaptation and re-prioritization, say security experts Phil Englert and Murad Dikeidek. First seen on…
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How HealthTech Startups Can Build Scalable Data Governance Frameworks from Day One
Launching a HealthTech startup without data governance is like building a hospital with no patient records: risky, chaotic, and destined for regulatory headaches. In an…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/05/how-healthtech-startups-can-build-scalable-data-governance-frameworks-from-day-one/
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Robinhood Ransomware Operator Arrested for Attacks on Government and Private Networks
Tags: attack, computer, cyber, fraud, government, healthcare, international, iran, network, ransomwareOn May 27, 2025, Iranian national Sina Gholinejad, 37, pleaded guilty in a North Carolina federal court to charges of computer fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, admitting his central role in the international Robbinhood ransomware campaign that targeted U.S. cities, corporations, and healthcare organizations. The attacks, spanning from January 2019 to March 2024,…
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Protecting Biomedical Devices in the Large Healthcare Enterprise
Discover how Claroty and ColorTokens secure IoMT and prevent lateral movement in healthcare networks with agentless microsegmentation and visibility. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/protecting-biomedical-devices-in-the-large-healthcare-enterprise/
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Russian hospital programmer gets 14 years for leaking soldier data to Ukraine
A Russian court sentenced a former hospital programmer to 14 years in a high-security penal colony for allegedly leaking personal data of Russian soldiers to Ukraine, authorities said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russian-programmer-gets-14-years-for-leaking-info-to-ukraine
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APT36 and Sidecopy Hackers Target India’s Critical Infrastructure with Malware Attacks
Tags: attack, cyber, defense, government, group, hacker, healthcare, india, infrastructure, malware, threatSeqrite Labs, India’s largest malware analysis facility, has uncovered a sophisticated campaign dubbed Operation Sindoor, orchestrated by Pakistan-aligned threat groups APT36 and Sidecopy. Launched on May 7, 2025, this state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activity, combined with coordinated hacktivist operations, targeted India’s critical sectors, including defense, government IT infrastructure, healthcare, telecom, and education. Operation Sindoor…
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Feel Relieved by Perfecting Your NHI Tactics
Is Your Cybersecurity Strategy Ready for Non-Human Identities? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management have emerged as crucial components of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. These powerful tools, once adequately managed, can significantly decrease the risk of security breaches and data leaks. Professionals in various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, travel, DevOps, and SOC teams,……
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How Free Are Your NHIs from Cyber Threats?
How Secure Are Your Non-Human Identities From Cyber Threats? Are you confident that your non-human identities (NHIs) are free from cyber threats? If your initial reaction is uncertainty or hesitation, don’t worry, you are not alone. Many organizations face challenges in securing their NHIs, regardless of the industry they belong to, including healthcare, financial services,……
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AI in Healthcare: Top Privacy, Cyber, Regulatory Concerns
Emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies being applied in the health and wellness space that are not necessarily covered by HIPAA but instead fall under a variety of tough new state privacy laws that are being enacted, said attorney Lily Li of Metaverse Law. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/interviews/ai-in-healthcare-top-privacy-cyber-regulatory-concerns-i-5477
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A handy list of risk questions every healthcare CISO should ask potential suppliers
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/a-handy-list-of-risk-questions-every-healthcare-ciso-should-ask-potential-suppliers
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Critical infrastructure under attack: Flaws becoming weapon of choice
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, china, citrix, communications, control, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, dark-web, data-breach, defense, exploit, flaw, fortinet, government, group, hacker, healthcare, ibm, identity, incident, infrastructure, intelligence, iran, kev, login, mfa, monitoring, moveIT, network, ransomware, risk, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, update, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayTrade in exploit code: IBM’s X-Force found four of the 10 most mentioned common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) on the dark web were linked to sophisticated threat actor groups, including nation-state intelligence agencies.”Exploit codes for these CVEs were openly traded on numerous forums, fueling a growing market for attacks against power grids, health networks, and…
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A handy list of risk questions every healthcare CISO should ask potential suppliers
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/a-handy-list-of-risk-questions-every-healthcare-ciso-should-ask-potential-suppliers
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Kettering Health hit by system-wide outage after ransomware attack
Kettering Health, a healthcare network that operates 14 medical centers in Ohio, was forced to cancel inpatient and outpatient procedures following a cyberattack that caused a system-wide technology outage. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kettering-health-hit-by-system-wide-outage-after-ransomware-attack/
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Kettering Health Experiences System-Wide Outage Due to Ransomware Attack
Kettering Health, a major healthcare provider, has been hit by what appears to be a ransomware attack causing a system-wide technology outage that has severely limited access to critical patient care systems. The attack, which began early Tuesday, May 20, has forced the organization to cancel all elective procedures and has impacted their call center…
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Free to Choose the Right Security for Your Cloud
Is Choosing Cloud Security a Complex Task? From financial services and healthcare to DevOps and SOC teams, businesses across sectors are grappling with the complexity of managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs). NHIs, essentially machine identities, are a critical component of an organization’s cybersecurity. They play a pivotal role in reducing threats by securing both the machine……
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Breaches at Serviceaide, Nationwide Recovery Services expose medical info of more than 500,000 people
Hospitals tied to the two companies announced breaches over the last week involving Social Security numbers, financial information and sensitive health insurance data. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/breaches-serviceaide-nationwide-medical-info
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Debt Collector Hack Affects Long List of Clients, Patients
Healthcare Providers Are Among Nationwide Recovery Service Data Breach Victims. A 2024 hacking incident at a debt collection firm has affected a growing list of clients and at least hundreds of thousands of individuals so far, including 210,000 patients of Harbin Clinic in Georgia and nearly 90,000 patients of Texas-based Vitruvian Health, also known as…
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Healthcare Sector Faces Growing Cyber Threats Amid Expanding Attack Surface
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/healthcare-sector-faces-growing-cyber-threats-amid-expanding-attack-surface