Cleveland-based MetroHealth System experienced a data breach in November that exposed 1,700 patients’ information, the health system confirmed to Becker’s April 13.
Category: cybersecurity
Ransomware group operates like regular company, with HR department, ’employee of the month’
Leaked documents show that ransomware group Conti operates like a regular company, with salaried workers, bonuses, performance reviews and even “employees of the month,” CNBC reported April 13.
CISA discovers malware capable of hijacking critical infrastructure: 5 things to know
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an advisory after discovering malicious software that has the ability to hijack critical infrastructure. Here are five things to know:
HHS warns of cyber gang Lapsus$: 5 things to know
HHS on April 7 issued a threat brief detailing the tactics used by cyber criminal group Lapsus$, which recently attacked Microsoft, Samsung and identity management service provider Okta.
Patients suing hospitals over data breaches at faster rate
Lawsuits filed against hospitals following data breaches are on the rise, according to a report released April 7 by law firm BakerHostetler.
Tennessee children’s hospital IT incident leads to patient data exposure
Knoxville-based East Tennessee Children’s Hospital notified an undisclosed number of patients April 7 that an IT incident exposed their personal health information.
Wellstar Health notifies patients of data breach
Atlanta-based Wellstar Health notified patients April 8 about a data breach that exposed some of their personal health information.
Ballad Health notifies patients of January data breach
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health is notifying patients whose information may have been affected by a January data breach.
FDA seeks input on new medical device cybersecurity guidance
The Food and Drug Administration released a new draft guidance April 7 on cybersecurity considerations for medical device makers submitting material for pre-market review.
HHS seeks feedback on hospital cybersecurity practices
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking input on the security practices currently being employed by healthcare-covered entities and business associates.
