Category: cybersecurity

Healthcare remains prime target for 3rd party breaches: Report

Healthcare remains the top target for third-party breaches, according to a Feb. 11 report from Black Kite.

Maryland health system continues to face ransomware attack

Frederick (Md.) Health’s IT systems continue to be disrupted by a Jan. 27 ransomware attack, but most of its healthcare services are open.

Unauthorized party acquires patient data from Colorado hospital

An unauthorized third party has acquired files from Delta County Memorial Hospital District in Delta, Colo.

Healthcare data breaches down in '24

The total number of large healthcare data breaches was down slightly in 2024, according to HHS data reported by HIPAA Journal.

Connecticut health center data breach affects 1 million patients

Middletown, Conn.-based Community Health Center reported a data breach potentially exposing 1 million patients’ information.

Ransomware attack hits New York blood supplier

New York Blood Center Enterprises, one of the largest blood suppliers in the U.S., is working to recover from a ransomware attack that disrupted its IT systems.

Baptist Hospital network disrupted by cyberattack

Baptist Hospital, based in Beaumont, Texas, has confirmed a cyberattack on its network, disrupting operations, 12NewsNow reported Jan. 27. 

Ransomware attack prompts Maryland hospital to take systems offline

A ransomware attack prompted Frederick (Md.) Health to take its systems offline as a precaution.

Change Healthcare ups data breach estimate to 190 million people

Change Healthcare has increased its estimate of the number of people whose personal and health data was breached in a 2024 ransomware attack to 190 million.

Illinois hospital settles data breach lawsuit for $675K

Morrison (Ill.) Community Hospital has agreed to a $675,000 settlement over a 2023 cyberattack.