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In the early morning of May 14th this year, security staff attached to the National Cyber Security Centre in Ireland noticed suspicious activity within IT networks connected to the country’s Health Service Executive, the HSE. Hours later, IT syste… Continue reading Ransomware Is Devastating European Healthcare Providers. Here’s Why
With remote care, connected devices, and more efficient use of data digitizing healthcare delivery, cybersecurity has never been more vital for providers. Despite the benefits to patient care, however, there are some major weak spots that still re… Continue reading The Top Three Weaknesses in Healthcare Cybersecurity
The HIPAA Journal reported that “2020 was the worst ever year for healthcare industry data breaches.” In the US alone, there were 642 reported data breaches in which the number of records stolen exceeded 500, and in total, nearly 29.3 …
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Cybersecurity is generally not the first thing on anyone’s mind when she or he is contemplating a major operation or a prolonged hospital stay. However, with the healthcare sector experiencing a constant rise in cyber attacks, the potential health… Continue reading The Life-Threatening Rise of Ransomware in Healthcare
The relentless rise in COVID-19 cases is battering already frayed healthcare systems — and ransomware criminals are using the opportunity to strike. Continue reading Cyberattacks on Healthcare Spike 45% Since November
Global biotech firm Miltenyi, which supplies key components necessary for COVID-19 treatment research, has been battling a malware attack. Continue reading COVID-19 Antigen Firm Hit by Malware Attack
The United States Justice Department today announced charges against a Chinese hacker and his hacking team member for their alleged role in the 2015 massive data breach at health insurance giant Anthem and three other unnamed American companies.
Fujie… Continue reading U.S. Charges Chinese Hacker For 2015 Anthem Data Breach
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Thursday issued an advisory warning people of severe vulnerabilities in over a dozen heart defibrillators that could allow attackers to fully hijack them remotely, potentially putting lives of millions of patien… Continue reading Medtronic’s Implantable Defibrillators Vulnerable to Life-Threatening Hacks
In this final installment of “Physician, protect thyself,” we take a look at two key roles in small- to medium-sized hospitals and outpatient clinics that must step up their cybersecurity game to protect patients and staff alike.
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101… Continue reading Physician, protect thyself: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure