Ransomware attacks on healthcare have resulted in downtime-related losses of more than $77 billion for the U.S. economy, according to an Oct. 23 report from cybersecurity firm Comparitech.
Category: cybersecurity
Hospitals using NextGen tool urged to fix vulnerability
Healthcare facilities that use NextGen HealthCare’s open-source data integration tool Mirth Connect have been urged to apply updates due to a flaw that could be exploited and compromise data, SC Media reported Oct. 26.
Feds launch healthcare cybersecurity tool kit
As healthcare ransomware attacks are climbing, the Cybersecurity and Infrastrucure Security Agency and HHS are providing a cybersecurity toolkit to hospitals.
Health systems facing lawsuits for data breaches
Several hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are facing lawsuits regarding data breach incidents that involved patients’ protected health information.
Healthcare ransomware attacks surge again after August decline
In September, the healthcare industry saw a notable surge in ransomware incidents, with 18 attacks occurring, representing an 86% month-over-month rise compared to August, a Oct. 24 report from NCC Group found.
5 ways to reduce 3rd-party cybersecurity risks, per 18 experts
Healthcare information technology security leaders from across the country have shared insights with Becker’s regarding the most important steps for hospitals and health systems to take in preventing increased cybersecurity risks when working with thir…
2 New York hospitals resume ER admissions after cyberattack
Kingston, N.Y.-based HealthAlliance Hospital and Margaretville (N.Y.) Hospital are resuming emergency room admissions after a cyberattack caused them to divert ambulance services.
Why HIPAA requires health systems to sanction employees
HIPAA requires hospitals and health systems to sanction employees who don’t comply with the healthcare privacy law, DataBreaches.net reported Oct. 20.
Cyberattack on 2 New York hospitals forces ambulance diversions
Kingston, N.Y.-based HealthAlliance Hospital and Margaretville (N.Y.) Hospital were hit by a cyberattack that has caused the temporary diversion of ambulances at HealthAlliance.
Credit union branch opens inside New York hospital
Port Jefferson, N.Y.-based St. Charles Hospital is opening a “micro” credit union inside its facility for hospital employees and families of patients, Long Island Business News reported Oct. 19.
