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CyberScoop
3 weeks ago
Information security

Senate bill to protect health care data gets House partner

Bipartisan efforts aim to enhance cybersecurity in healthcare following a ransomware attack, ensuring protection of sensitive medical data.
Legislation requires cooperation between cybersecurity agencies to strengthen defenses and train healthcare providers. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

How the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare went down: A timeline | TechCrunch

A massive ransomware attack on Change Healthcare has exposed sensitive health data, affecting numerous individuals across the United States.
The incident has highlighted vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector's reliance on centralized processing systems for billing and insurance., [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Information security

CISA spreads Black Basta advice amid Ascension infection

US security agencies issued advisories on Black Basta after the group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on a healthcare provider. [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

ALPHV lists Change Healthcare, claims 6TB stolen data

ALPHV/BlackCat cybercrime gang claimed responsibility for ransomware attack at Change Healthcare
Cyber criminals often exaggerate claims of stolen data to pressure victims to pay up quickly [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
Information security

FBI issues warning about record number of US hospital hacks

America's hospitals are vulnerable to cyberattacks, affecting patient safety and public health. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

How the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare went down: A timeline | TechCrunch

A massive ransomware attack on Change Healthcare has exposed sensitive health data, affecting numerous individuals across the United States.
The incident has highlighted vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector's reliance on centralized processing systems for billing and insurance., [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Information security

CISA spreads Black Basta advice amid Ascension infection

US security agencies issued advisories on Black Basta after the group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on a healthcare provider. [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

ALPHV lists Change Healthcare, claims 6TB stolen data

ALPHV/BlackCat cybercrime gang claimed responsibility for ransomware attack at Change Healthcare
Cyber criminals often exaggerate claims of stolen data to pressure victims to pay up quickly [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
Information security

FBI issues warning about record number of US hospital hacks

America's hospitals are vulnerable to cyberattacks, affecting patient safety and public health. [ more ]
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Axios
10 months ago
Information security

U.S. cyber defense agency has some advice for health care organizations

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new guidelines for healthcare organizations to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
The guidelines recommend implementing multi-factor authentication, taking inventory of online assets, and encrypting sensitive information.
CISA aims to create a central resource for healthcare cybersecurity professionals to tackle cyber threats. [ more ]
Axios
10 months ago
Information security

U.S. cyber defense agency has some advice for health care organizations

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new guidelines for healthcare organizations to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
The guidelines recommend implementing multi-factor authentication, taking inventory of online assets, and encrypting sensitive information.
CISA aims to create a central resource for healthcare cybersecurity professionals to tackle cyber threats. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Information security

London NHS hospitals revert to paper records after cyber-attack

Ransomware cyber-attack on London NHS hospitals forced a return to manual paper-based record-keeping for blood test results. [ more ]
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