Researcher Says Healthcare Facility’s Doors Hackable for Over a Year

A researcher analyzing building access control vulnerabilities says a US healthcare facility has yet to patch security holes one year after being notified.
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UnitedHealth Group CISO: We had to ‘start over’ after Change Healthcare attack

Steven Martin detailed the work that went into recovering from February’s ransomware attack, emphasizing that the mental toll was the toughest part of all.

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Cybersecurity risks in healthcare are an ongoing crisis

While healthcare providers have been implementing technical, administrative and physical safeguards related to patient information, they have not been as diligent in securing their medical devices. These devices are critical to patient care and can leave hospitals at risk for cyberattacks, causing major disruptions to patient care. In fact, 88 million individuals have been affected […]

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88,000 Impacted by Access Sports Data Breach Resulting From Ransomware Attack

Orthopedics services provider Access Sports says the data of 88,000 people was stolen by cybercriminals. 
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Healthcare Provider to Pay $65M Settlement Following Ransomware Attack

Lehigh Valley Health Network has agreed to pay a $65 million settlement in a class-action suit filed over a 2023 data breach.
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Cybersecurity is a fundamental component of patient care and safety

Healthcare institutions are custodians of vast repositories of sensitive patient data, encompassing comprehensive health histories, insurance profiles, and billing data. The ramifications of a data breach often extend far beyond the immediate task of p… Continue reading Cybersecurity is a fundamental component of patient care and safety