Cybersecurity experts say that the two biggest threats to healthcare cybersecurity are insider threats and ransomware.
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Ransomware forced Arizona hospital offline
Yuma (Ariz.) Regional Medical Center notified patients about a ransomware attack that forced the hospital offline and potentially exposed the protected health information of patients.
Feds seize online marketplace that sold Americans’ personal info
The U.S. government has dismantled a dark web operation that sold Americans’ personal information.
HHS sounds alarm about ‘most dangerous malware’ threat targeting healthcare
The HHS Cybersecurity Program issued a warning June 2 about dangerous malware Emotet, which is responsible for a majority of malware infections at healthcare organizations.
Mental Health In Cybersecurity—51% Of Workers Take Meds, Me Included
The cybersecurity industry seems prone to mental health issues – here’s how to get help for anxiety, burnout, depression and stress.
33 smaller cyberattacks that hit healthcare providers
While large-scale cyberattacks on healthcare organizations often make the headlines, there have been a series of smaller data breaches in recent weeks, showing the increased prevalence of cybersecurity incidents in the sector overall.
BD says some products have ‘high’ vulnerability to cyberattack
A medical device company has issued a high-priority security warning about some of its products.
Alameda Health System data breach potentially affects 90,000 patients
Oakland, Calif.-based Alameda Health System reported that a data breach has potentially exposed the protected health information of 90,000 patients.
BJC HealthCare notifies patients of data breach
BJC HealthCare notified patients about a data breach that may have compromised the protected health information of some patients at its affiliated hospitals and service organizations.
FBI thwarts attempted Iranian cyberattack against Boston Children’s Hospital
FBI Director Christopher Wray said Iranian government-backed hackers were behind an attempted cyberattack of the Boston Children’s Hospital in 2021, Boston Herald reported June 1.
