The United States and other countries released a cybersecurity alert May 17 with recommendations on how to prevent bad actors from infiltrating networks.
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Christus Health blocks ransomware attack
Dallas-based Christus Health system has successfully blocked a ransomware attack, keeping patient data safe so far, reported The Dallas Morning News May 16.
Breach affects more than 260,000 patients at New York health center
A New York community health center recently notified patients of a hacking incident that left information like Social Security numbers and medical records exposed.
Michigan health system cybersecurity incident takes down IT system, exposes PHI
Sandusky, Mich.-based McKenzie Health System notified patients that a cybersecurity incident had exposed their personal health information and disrupted some of its IT systems.
The healthcare ransomware epidemic: 5 best practices for safeguarding your organization
Ransomware has been a concern in healthcare for several years, with the number of bad actors growing.
CISA sounds alarm on malicious cyber activity targeting managed service providers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency along with authorities from the U.K., Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued an advisory May 11 warning of malicious cyber activity targeting managed service providers.
The 25 most common passwords
With cybersecurity threats on the rise, having a safe and secure password is increasingly important to protecting your online presence. NordPass compiled a list of 25 passwords that are most commonly used.
HHS IDs 5 most prolific cybergangs targeting healthcare
The majority of ransomware attacks on the healthcare and public health sector in the first quarter of 2022 were conducted by five ransomware-as-a-service groups, according to a May 5 HHS trend report.
Omnicell reports ransomware incident
Omnicell reported that some of its information technology systems were affected by ransomware.
Feds offer $10M for info about hacker group that targets hospitals
The State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information that may lead to the identification or location of individuals who hold a leadership position in the Conti ransomware group, which has been known to target hospitals and the healthca…
