Ransomware in the Health Industry: Resiliency and Response
Digital transformation has increased exponentially in the healthcare industry over the past year, as organizations harness the power of digital …
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DOJ announces 'successful' FBI hacking attempt to remove Microsoft Exchange cyber threat
The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that the Federal Bureau of Investigations had successfully removed malicious scripts from …
WHO warns about fake COVID-19 vaccines on the dark web
The World Health Organization on Friday issued a warning about counterfeit and stolen COVID-19 vaccines being sold on the dark …
Universal Health Services faces $67 million loss after cyberattack
Universal Health Services reported an estimated pre-tax “unfavorable impact” of $67 million as a result of a cyberattack in 2020 …
HIMSS Insights Special Edition – APAC digital health trendbarometer
The recently launched HIMSS Insights Special Edition – APAC digital health trendbarometer report provides readers insights on the state of …
The biggest healthcare data breaches reported in 2020
This year shone a spotlight on cybersecurity, with federal agencies warning in October of an “increased an imminent” cyber threat …
Another HIPAA right of access settlement from OCR highlights need for timely response
Another HIPAA right of access settlement from OCR highlights need for timely response The Office for Civil Rights’ 13th such …
NCSA: Confidence in security of connected devices often misplaced
The National Cyber Security Alliance recently took a closer look at how consumers in different age groups protect their own …
Addressing security challenges presented by HIEs
Health information exchanges can be a way for providers to access clinical information in efficient and, ideally, seamless ways. But …
AMA launches new playbook to help providers with digital record sharing
The American Medical Association’s new Patient Records Electronic Access Playbook aims to help physician practices more easily and efficiently share …
New threat intelligence platform is tailored for clinical and C-suite leaders
Healthcare security firm Clinical Cyber Defense Systems announced the launch of DynamikAnalytix, a security analytics platform designed specifically for the …
Understanding worm attacks
Cybersecurity experts have recently warned that the CVE-2019-0708 vulnerability, dubbed BlueKeep, is a ticking timebomb that could turn into an …
Cheap black market PHI drives ransomware, espionage
Hospitals are a treasure trove of valuable information for a wide range of online actors. Data can be held hostage …
Accenture to provide ‘world class’ perimeter cybersecurity services to the NHS
US firm Accenture has signed a contract with NHS Digital to provide free-to-adopt perimeter cybersecurity services across the NHS. …
VxWorks OS is vulnerable to remote takeover
It’s the operating system that runs the elevator, the HVAC system, medical equipment, and even the router that connects everything …
Despite big security risks, healthcare leaders say they're sure of their preparedness
Healthcare executives and IT leaders are overconfident regarding data privacy management, according to a new report from vendor Integris Software. …
Prioritizing Privilege to Protect Patient Data
Digital transformation is changing healthcare by providing caregivers the technology needed for better care while improving the patient experience. From …
New report spotlights top malware threats to hospitals
Insecure IoT devices, lack of proper authentication and poorly secured legacy technology are just some of the reasons that the …