Understanding the LockBit 5.0 Threat
The Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing critical threat intelligence across the healthcare sector, issued a high-priority security alert on October 1 regarding…
Aimee Cardwell, CISO in Residence at Transcend
Over the past few years, I’ve watched as the number of ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations across America has continued to trend upwards – undermining patient care and exposing millions of medical…
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Introduction
The healthcare industry is experiencing a transformative shift as major health systems increasingly collaborate with technology giants to revolutionize patient care, streamline operations, and combat clinician burnout. These strategic partnerships between healthcare organizations and…
Rui Ribeiro, CEO and Co-Founder, Jscrambler
For healthcare organizations, addressing cybersecurity risks is paramount. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported a record-breaking 677 major healthcare data breaches, affecting over 182…
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Settlement Overview
Geisinger Health System and Microsoft’s Nuance Communications have reached a significant $5 million settlement following a devastating 2023 data breach that compromised the personal information of 1.2 million patients. This substantial settlement represents…
Over the past five years, around 51% of IT leaders across industries say that their organization has experienced a data breach costing at least $1 million, according to the 2024 CDW Cybersecurity Research Report.
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Survey Reveals Widespread Security Vulnerabilities
Small healthcare practices across the United States are unknowingly exposing themselves to devastating cyberattacks and serious federal compliance violations, according to alarming findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by Paubox,…
Epic’s New Identity Verification Innovation
Epic Systems is revolutionizing healthcare security with the development of an advanced identity verification option specifically designed for EpicCare Link. This groundbreaking initiative aims to streamline provider onboarding while enhancing…
What Happened in the Oracle Health Breach
Coral Gables-based Baptist Health South Florida recently disclosed that patient data was compromised following a significant cyberattack on Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendor Oracle Health. This major healthcare…
Healthcare Data Breach Overview
Healthcare organizations continue to face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges, with data breaches reaching alarming financial costs that far exceed any other industry sector. According to IBM’s comprehensive cybersecurity report released on July…
