Category: cybersecurity

NY requires hospitals to have CISOs: 8 things to know

New York state regulations aiming to boost hospital cybersecurity went into effect this month.

92% of healthcare organizations experienced a cyberattack in 2024

In the past 12 months, 92% of healthcare organizations reported experiencing at least one cyberattack, up from 88% in 2023, an Oct. 8 survey from Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute found.

Ransomware attack at Texas health system spreads

When hackers strike a health system, it can have far-reaching effects beyond just the original target.

Feds warns of 'double extortion' hackers targeting healthcare

Federal authorities are warning of a new ransomware gang that has already claimed at least one healthcare victim in the U.S.

Texas hospital keeps diverting patients after cyberattack: 5 updates

Lubbock, Texas-based UMC Health System continues to deal with the effects of a cyberattack more than a week after taking its systems offline.

Providence Medical Institute faces $240K penalty over breach

HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has imposed a $240,000 civil monetary penalty on Providence Medical Institute, located in Southern California, due to possible violations of the HIPAA security rule.

Providence Medical Institute faces $240K penalty over breach

HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has imposed a $240,000 civil monetary penalty on Providence Medical Institute, located in Southern California, due to possible violations of the HIPAA security rule.

Texas hospital continues diverting patients after IT outage: 5 updates

A Texas health system continues to contend with a ransomware attack that has disrupted its operations. Here are five updates.

Hospital deals with IT outage for 4 weeks

An Idaho hospital has been dealing with an IT outage going on a fourth week.

Medical group parts ways with California hospital after cyberattack

Graybill Medical Group, a primary care provider based in Escondido, Calif., is terminating its management services agreement with Poway, Calif.-based Palomar Health Medical Group following a cyberattack on Palomar in May, The San Diego Union-Tribune re…