Healthcare organizations of all sizes can protect against data breaches and system disruptions by maintaining strict cybersecurity standards such as implementing best practices, staying up to date on software vulnerability patches and backing up…
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Critical Vulnerabilities Plague Healthcare Assets
Healthcare organizations face mounting cybersecurity challenges as nearly 60% of analyzed assets contain critical vulnerabilities, according to a recent benchmark report by Clearwater. From August 2024 to January 2025, security…
The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of digital technologies such as electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine and artificial intelligence (AI). While these innovations enhance patient care and…
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Small and rural hospitals face big challenges on many fronts, and improving their cybersecurity is of particular concern. Already in precarious financial circumstances for many years, these understaffed and under-resourced facilities face cost pressures that prevent…
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Rural Healthcare Under Digital Siege
Rural hospitals are struggling with mounting cybersecurity challenges while lacking essential resources to defend themselves. Microsoft has pledged commitment through public-private partnerships to address this vulnerability crisis, stating: “We can…
How and when will rural hospitals get the tools and resources they need to mitigate cyber threats is an unknown. But to increase awareness about the causes of rural hospital vulnerability and drive more…
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Healthcare organizations work with third parties for claims processing, imaging, contractors and more. Each of these third parties represents a potential cybersecurity vulnerability.
Third-party risk management is crucial in today’s interconnected healthcare landscape, especially amid…
Critical Security Vulnerabilities Discovered
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting patient monitors manufactured by Chinese company Contec Medical Systems. These security flaws potentially enable cybercriminals to bypass…
US-based IT and defence company Leidos has been appointed cyber security provider of NHS Supply Chain.
NHS Supply Chain manages the souring, delivery and supply of healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and…
Rising Threat Landscape
Healthcare organizations have emerged as prime targets for ransomware attacks, moving from seventh to third place in cyber threat rankings between 2023 and 2024. Black Kite’s research reveals a stark 32% increase…
