Ransomware attack on blood-testing service puts lives in danger in South Africa

A ransomware attack by the BlackSuit gang against South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has put lives at risk and created chaos for healthcare services across the country.

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Chicago Children’s Hospital Says 791,000 Impacted by Ransomware Attack

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago says the recent data breach caused by a ransomware attack impacts 791,000 people.
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Largest Croatian hospital under cyberattack

The University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC Zagreb) is under cyberattack that started on Wednesday night, the Croatian Radiotelevision has reported. Because of the attack, the hospital has shut down its information system and will be switching parts of … Continue reading Largest Croatian hospital under cyberattack

B+ security rating masks healthcare supply chain risks

While the healthcare sector gets a “B+” security rating for the first half of 2024, it faces a critical vulnerability: supply chain cyber risk, according to SecurityScorecard. The US healthcare industry’s security ratings were better than expecte… Continue reading B+ security rating masks healthcare supply chain risks

Insurance Giant ‘Globe Life’ Data Breach Impacting Consumers and Policyholders

Globe Life investigating data breach! Potential exposure of consumer information. Learn what data may be compromised, steps to take to protect yourself, and what to expect from Globe Life. Continue reading Insurance Giant ‘Globe Life’ Data Breach Impacting Consumers and Policyholders

Ascension Says Personal, Health Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack

Ascension says patient information was stolen in an early-May ransomware attack that involved an employee downloading malware.
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Major cybersecurity upgrades announced to safeguard American healthcare

Recent cyberattacks targeting the nation’s healthcare system have demonstrated the vulnerability of hospitals and payment systems. Providers across the health system had to scramble for funding after one attack on a key payment system. And some hospita… Continue reading Major cybersecurity upgrades announced to safeguard American healthcare