Axis Health System identified a cyberattack affecting operations, including its primary care patient portal, according to the health system’s website.
Category: cybersecurity
Why a medical center paid ransom to hackers
A Maryland medical center said it paid ransom to hackers to unlock its data.
Average ransom payments rise for healthcare: 6 notes
In 2024, the percentage of healthcare organizations paying ransomware demands decreased to 36%, down from 40% in 2023. However, those that did comply faced steeper costs, an Oct. 8 survey from Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute found.
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.
