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Two of the most common cybersecurity attacks on healthcare
Sixty-seven percent of healthcare cybersecurity experts have experienced at least one significant security incident in the past 12 months, with the most significant security breaches being the result of phishing and ransomware attacks, according to a J…
6 steps hospitals can take when handling cyberattacks
Healthcare is one of the most targeted industries for cyberattacks, with 45 million people affected in 2021. Thus, having the tools to prevent, prepare and respond to breaches is crucial to hospital cybersecurity. Here are some ways to fortify defenses…
CaptureRx proposes $4.75M settlement over breach that affected 2.4 million patients
CaptureRx, a health IT company that helps hospitals manage their 340B drug discount programs, on Feb. 11 proposed a $4.75 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit over a 2021 data breach that affected more than 2.4 million of its clients’ p…
FBI, Secret Service provide guidance on BlackByte ransomware
The FBI and U.S. Secret Service issued an advisory that warns of cyberattacks waged by BlackByte. Here are three things to know:
US warns organizations to brace for potential Russian cyberattacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a recommendation that all U.S. organizations should increase cybersecurity to shield up against potential threats from Russia.
South Shore Hospital breach leaves 116,000 patients’ data vulnerable
Chicago-based South Shore Hospital notified current and former patients about a cybersecurity incident that left 115,670 patients’ protected information vulnerable.
Healthcare clearinghouse to pay $1.12M to settle data breach
Inmediata Health Group agreed to pay $1.12 million to resolve allegations it put patients at risk during a 2019 data breach that affected 1.5 million people, Top Class Actions reported.
New IBM storage product intended to accelerate ransomware recovery
IBM unveiled the FlashSystem Cyber Vault to help businesses quickly recover from ransomware and other cyberattacks.
6,260 Memorial Hermann patients’ information exposed in contractor data breach
Advent Health Partners, a contracted vendor for Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, issued a Feb. 8 notice saying it experienced a breach of protected health information.
