Healthcare data breaches have continued to climb over the past 15 years, driven by a sharp increase in cyberattacks against health systems and other provider organizations, HIPAA Journal reported.
Category: cybersecurity
Louisiana hospital wired $226K to scammers posing as a vendor
Savoy Medical Center in Mamou, La., wired thousands of dollars last year to a scammer posing as one of their vendors, according to a report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
McLaren back online after ransomware attack
McLaren Health Care has restored its IT systems, bringing full functionality back to its clinical and administrative operations after a ransomware attack hit the organization Aug. 6.
Microsoft to overhaul Windows security after outage hits hospitals
Microsoft plans to improve the security of Windows after a faulty update sent to the operating system caused a global IT outage that affected hospitals and health systems.
Former Microsoft exec tapped as AHA cyber deputy
The American Hospital Association has named Scott Gee as its new deputy national advisor for cybersecurity and risk.
Why a Philadelphia health system adopted 'chaos' engineering
Philadelphia-based Main Line Health has made “chaos engineering” a cornerstone of its cybersecurity strategy, CSO Online reported Aug. 23.
Feds arrest alleged hospital hacker
A federal grand jury has indicted an alleged member of a hacking group that tried to extort hospitals.
Healthcare is ill-equipped for ransomware
In an era where healthcare operations are becoming increasingly digitized, the risks associated with cybersecurity are evolving at a rapid pace.
Everest ransomware group shifts focus to healthcare
The ransomware group known as Everest has begun targeting the healthcare sector.
Georgia hospital hit with ransomware
A Georgia hospital confirmed it fell victim to a ransomware attack.
