Black Basta ransomware group’s techniques evolve, as FBI issues new warning in wake of hospital attack

Security agencies in the United States have issued a new warning about the Black Basta ransomware group, in the wake of a high-profile attack against the healthcare giant Ascension.

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Healthcare Giant Ascension Hacked, Hospitals Diverting Emergency Service

One of the largest healthcare systems in the United States is scrambling to contain a hack that’s causing disruption and “downtime procedures” at hospitals around the country.
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Ransomware attacks impact 20% of sensitive data in healthcare orgs

Recent cyber incidents demonstrate the healthcare industry continues to be a prime target for ransomware hackers, according to Rubrik. New research by Rubrik Zero Labs reveals that ransomware attacks produce larger impacts against these healthcare targ… Continue reading Ransomware attacks impact 20% of sensitive data in healthcare orgs

Kaiser Permanente Data Breach Impacts 13.4 Million Patients

US healthcare giant is warning millions of current and former patients that their personal information was exposed to third-party advertisers.
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Overcoming GenAI challenges in healthcare cybersecurity

In this Help Net Security interview, Assaf Mischari, Managing Partner, Team8 Health, discusses the risks associated with GenAI healthcare innovations and their impact on patient privacy. What are the key cybersecurity challenges in healthcare in the co… Continue reading Overcoming GenAI challenges in healthcare cybersecurity

UnitedHealth Says Patient Data Exposed in Change Healthcare Cyberattack

UnitedHealth confirms that personal and health information was stolen in a ransomware attack that could cost the company up to $1.6 billion.
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Proposed data broker regulations draw industry pushback on anonymized data exceptions, bulk thresholds

Others contend that loosening things up could have dangerous consequences, and the administration should go the opposite direction.

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Change Healthcare data for sale on dark web as fallout from ransomware attack spirals out of control

February’s crippling ransomware attack against Change Healthcare, which saw prescription orders delayed across the United States, continues to have serious consequences.

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