Tag: healthcare
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Over 882K impacted by Hospital Sisters Health System breach
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/over-882k-impacted-by-hospital-sisters-health-system-breach
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Global police operation seizes 8base ransomware gang leak site
The U.S. government previously said 8base indiscriminately targeted multiple sectors across the United States, including healthcare First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/global-police-operation-seizes-8base-ransomware-gang-leak-site/
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Georgia Hospital Alerts 120,000 Individuals of Data Breach
Memorial Hospital and Manor, located in Bainbridge, Georgia, has alerted 120,000 individuals that their data was breached following a ransomware attack last November First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/georgia-hospital-120000-data-breach/
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Orthanc Server Vulnerability Poses Risk to Medical Data, Healthcare Operations
A critical vulnerability found in Orthanc servers can pose a serious risk to medical data and healthcare operations. The post Orthanc Server Vulnerability Poses Risk to Medical Data, Healthcare Operations appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/orthanc-server-vulnerability-poses-risk-to-medical-data-healthcare-operations/
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Information of 120,000 Stolen in Ransomware Attack on Georgia Hospital
Memorial Hospital and Manor says 120,000 people had their personal information stolen in a November 2024 ransomware attack. The post Information of 120,000 Stolen in Ransomware Attack on Georgia Hospital appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/information-of-120000-stolen-in-ransomware-attack-on-georgia-hospital/
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Ransomware hits healthcare, critical services in January
Ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations in January reflect an increasing need for threat actors to adapt and get aggressive as defenders improve. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366619154/Ransomware-hits-healthcare-critical-services-in-January
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Exciting Advances in Privileged Access Management
Why should we be excited about Privileged Access Management? Have you ever pondered the gravity of the implications of not managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their Secrets in your company’s cybersecurity strategy? The rapid digitization of industries such as healthcare, financial services, travel, DevOps, and SOC teams makes securing machine identities an area of utmost……
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Catholic Hospital Chain: 2023 Hack Affected Nearly 900,000
Midwest Chain Also Faces Multiple Federal Data Privacy Lawsuits. A Midwest chain of doctor practices and 13 Catholic hospitals has reported that a 2023 hacking incident that disrupted its IT system for several days and may have compromised the sensitive data of nearly 900,000 people. The group is also facing an assortment of data privacy…
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Hospital Sisters Health System impacted 882,782 individuals
The cyberattack on Hospital Sisters Health System in 2023 compromised the personal information of 883,000 individuals. The cyberattack that hit the infrastructure of the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in August 2023 impacted the personal information of 882,782 individuals. The systems at the hospital were brought down by the attack starting on August 27, 2023,…
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US health system notifies 882,000 patients of August 2023 breach
Hospital Sisters Health System notified over 882,000 patients that an August 2023 cyberattack led to a data breach that exposed their personal and health information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-health-system-notifies-882-000-patients-of-august-2023-breach/
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Information of 883,000 Stolen in Crippling Attack on Hospital Sisters Health System
Hospital Sisters Health System says the personal information of 883,000 individuals was compromised in a 2023 crippling cyberattack. The post Information of 883,000 Stolen in Crippling Attack on Hospital Sisters Health System appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/information-of-883000-stolen-in-crippling-attack-on-hospital-sisters-health-system/
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430,000 Impacted by Data Breaches at New York, Pennsylvania Healthcare Organizations
University Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Allegheny Health Network have disclosed data breaches impacting approximately 430,000 patients. The post 430,000 Impacted by Data Breaches at New York, Pennsylvania Healthcare Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/430000-impacted-by-data-breaches-at-new-york-pennsylvania-healthcare-organizations/
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Over 340K Impacted By Separate US Healthcare Breaches
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/over-340k-impacted-by-separate-us-healthcare-breaches
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Cynet’s New CEO Jason Magee Seeks Scalable US Market Growth
Former ConnectWise CEO Plans US Growth, Operational Maturity, Product Innovation. Jason Magee, newly appointed CEO of Cynet, wants to grow the company’s presence in the U.S. He aims to increase domestic revenue to 60%, expand partnerships and refine Cynet’s all-in-one security platform. His leadership strategy also prioritizes the education, healthcare and manufacturing sectors. First seen…
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Global ransomware payments plunge by a third amid crackdown
Money stolen falls from record $1.25bn to $813m as more victims refuse to pay off criminal gangsRansomware payments fell by more than a third last year to $813m (£650m) as victims refused to pay cybercriminals and law enforcement cracked down on gangs, figures reveal.The decline in such cyber-attacks where access to a computer or its…
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3 Health Groups Report 2024 Hacks Affecting 1.2 Million
Attacks Hit Hospitals, Clinics in California, Alabama and Colorado. Three healthcare entities – including a California hospital and outpatient care provider, an Alabama cardiology practice, and a Colorado community health system, are notifying a total of more than 1.2 million individuals that their sensitive information was compromised in 2024 hacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Cyberattack on NHS causes hospitals to miss cancer care targets
Healthcare chiefs say impact will persist for months First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/04/cyberattack_on_nhs_hospitals_sees/
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Contec Patient Monitors Not Malicious, but Still Pose Big Risk to Healthcare
The Contec CMS8000 patient monitors do not contain a malicious backdoor but are plagued by an insecure and vulnerable design. The post Contec Patient Monitors Not Malicious, but Still Pose Big Risk to Healthcare appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/contec-patient-monitors-not-malicious-but-still-pose-big-risk-to-healthcare/
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What 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You
Tags: access, application-security, authentication, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, encryption, healthcare, HIPAA, identity, incident response, insurance, law, mfa, monitoring, nist, office, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, risk-analysis, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityWhat 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You madhav Tue, 02/04/2025 – 04:49 Thales comprehensive Data Security Platform helps you be compliant with 2025 HIPAA changes. You are going about your normal day, following routine process at your healthcare organization, following the same business process you’ve followed for the last twelve years. You expect Personal Health…
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Your Health Information Was Compromised. Now What?
The healthcare industry has become increasingly reliant on technology to enhance patient care, from advanced image-guided surgery to… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/your-health-information-compromised-now-what/
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HIPAA Cybersecurity Requirements and Best Practices
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates a stringent framework for protecting sensitive patient information. These standards form the foundation of cybersecurity measures within the healthcare sector, ensuring… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/hipaa-cybersecurity-requirements-and-best-practices/
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CISA/FDA Warn: Chinese Patient Monitors Have BAD Bugs
China crisis? Stop using this healthcare equipment, say Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency and Food Drug Administration. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/contec-epsimed-china-fda-cisa-richixbw/
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CryptoDNA: AI-Powered Cryptojacking Defense Against DDoS Threats in Healthcare IoT
Tags: ai, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, healthcare, Internet, iot, monitoring, network, service, threat, vulnerabilityThe integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Medical (IoM) devices has revolutionized healthcare, enabling real-time monitoring, remote diagnostics, and data-driven decision-making. However, these advancements have also introduced significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities, particularly Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks overwhelm networks with illegitimate requests, disrupting critical services and jeopardizing patient safety. In response to…
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Hundreds of Thousands Hit by Data Breaches at Healthcare Firms in Colorado, North Carolina
Hundreds of thousands have been impacted by data breaches at Asheville Eye Associates and Delta County Memorial Hospital District. The post Hundreds of Thousands Hit by Data Breaches at Healthcare Firms in Colorado, North Carolina appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/hundreds-of-thousands-hit-by-data-breaches-at-healthcare-firms-in-colorado-north-carolina/
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1 Million Impacted by Data Breach at Connecticut Healthcare Provider
Community Health Center, Inc. says hackers stole the personal and health information of over one million individuals. The post 1 Million Impacted by Data Breach at Connecticut Healthcare Provider appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/1-million-impacted-by-data-breach-at-connecticut-healthcare-provider/
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A ransomware attack forced New York Blood Center to reschedule appointments
The New York Blood Center faced a ransomware attack on Sunday, forcing the healthcare organization to reschedule appointments. The New York Blood Center suffered a ransomware attack on Sunday, causing appointment rescheduling. The New York Blood Center (NYBC) is a community, nonprofit blood bank based in New York City. The community was established in 1964…
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Critical ‘Backdoor’ Discovered in Widely Used Healthcare Patient Monitors
On January 30, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication regarding cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/critical-backdoor-discovered-in-widely-used-healthcare-patient-monitors/
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Top Healthcare RCM Company Enhances PHI Safeguards with Symmetry
SYMMETRY CUSTOMER CASE STUDY Top Healthcare RCM Company Enhances PHI Safeguards with Symmetry ABOUT Industry: Healthcare, Fintech Size: 10K+ Employees… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/top-healthcare-rcm-company-enhances-phi-safeguards-with-symmetry/
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IT Services Vendor Hack Affects 293,000 AHN Patients
7 Proposed Class Actions Filed Against Allegheny Health Network and IntraSystems. A Pittsburgh-based healthcare system and its Massachusetts-based IT services firm are facing at least seven proposed federal class action lawsuits involving a data theft – reported on Jan. 17 – affecting about 293,000 people. The hack is the latest major breach involving a business…
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Maryland healthcare network forced to shut down IT systems after ransomware attack
Frederick Health Medical Group, which operates a hospital and other healthcare facilities northwest of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., took systems offline in response to a ransomware attack. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/maryland-healthcare-ransomware-frederick-health