Navigating regulation challenges for protecting sensitive healthcare data

In this Help Net Security video, Chris Bowen, CISO at ClearDATA, emphasizes the importance of digital health companies being more transparent with their users. As more and more Americans flock to direct-to-consumer digital health apps and resources, mo… Continue reading Navigating regulation challenges for protecting sensitive healthcare data

Healthcare sector warned of ALPHV BlackCat ransomware after surge in targeted attacks

The US government has warned the healthcare sector that it is now the biggest target of the BlackCat ransomware group.

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ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack

The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that targeted Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), causing disruption to the Change Healthcare platform and affecting pharmacy transactions across the US. AL… Continue reading ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack

State-Sponsored Group Blamed for Change Healthcare Breach

UnitedHealth Group is blaming a state-sponsored threat actor for a disruptive cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare.
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Prescription orders delayed as US pharmacies grapple with “nation-state” cyber attack

Prescription orders across the United States are reportedly being delayed after a cyber attack impacted a healthcare technology firm that supplies services to pharmacies, including CVS Health.

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Eye Care Services Firm Faces Lawsuit Over Data Breach Impacting 2.3 Million

Eye care practice management firm American Vision Partners faces lawsuit over data breach impacting 2.3 million patients.
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