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ITPro
16 hours ago
Information security

This ransomware variant has now been used against 500 targets - here's what you need to know

Security agencies issue alert on Black Basta ransomware affecting healthcare sector [ more ]
cybersecurity
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Information security

UnitedHealth CEO admits it paid $22 million ransom to BlackCat

CEO Andrew Witty confirmed paying a $22 million ransom to hackers for data breach, facing criticism and calls for better cybersecurity measures. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
2 weeks ago
Information security

Preventing the Next Big Cyberattack on U.S. Health Care

The cyberattack on Change Healthcare exposed vulnerabilities in the U.S. health care sector that require urgent action for improved cybersecurity. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Ransomware payment debate resurfaces amid Change Healthcare incident

Ransomware attack impact on healthcare sector
Debate on banning ransom payments [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Why health care has become a top target for cybercriminals

Healthcare organizations are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks due to the valuable patient data they hold.
Cybersecurity experts are concerned about the rising number of breaches in the healthcare sector causing disruptions and exposing sensitive information. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

New version of ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware hits victims | Computer Weekly

CISA issued advisory on ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware targeting US healthcare sector
New ALPHV/BlackCat version with advanced capabilities like targeting VMware environments [ more ]
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ITPro
3 weeks ago
Medicine

Transforming healthcare with the power of 5G connectivity

Medium-sized businesses play a crucial role in supporting health and social care sectors, facing financial pressures but leveraging mobile connectivity for innovation. [ more ]
500
1 month ago
Growth hacking

TheGlobalVC

Latin America has potential for VC growth due to established infrastructure
Innovaccer uses AI to assist healthcare workers [ more ]
euronews
4 months ago
Growth hacking

2024 European stock market: Key sectors driving growth

Information technology was the top-performing European sector in 2023, experiencing a 19% gain.
Consumer Discretionary and Industrials were also strong sectors, with gains of 18% and 17% respectively. [ more ]
CyberScoop
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Health care groups resist cybersecurity rules in wake of landmark breach

Cyberattack on payment processor affects healthcare system
Debate on implementing cybersecurity regulations for healthcare sector [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Medical office project in San Jose reaches key city approval milestone

The construction of a new medical office building in San Jose is nearing city approval milestone.
Cilker Henderson Properties is leading a redevelopment project to expand medical office facilities in the area. [ more ]
The Verge
2 months ago
Public health

UnitedHealth says Blackcat is the reason healthcare providers are going unpaid

UnitedHealth identified Blackcat as the cyber attack group disrupting healthcare providers.
Breach by Blackcat on Change Healthcare causing nationwide disruptions in payments. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 months ago
Public health

Op-Ed | CUNY's expanding nursing footprint fills big N.Y. need | amNewYork

CUNY is a significant contributor to NYC's healthcare workforce by graduating a large number of nurses annually
The new $95 million Nursing Education, Research, and Practice Center at Lehman College in the Bronx will expand nurse training capacity [ more ]
The Drum
3 months ago
Public health

Healthcare is complex, but patient interactions don't have to be

Simplicity is key to improving customer experience in the healthcare sector.
Booking appointments, checking in, discussing health with a medical professional, and filling prescriptions are perceived as the simplest parts of the healthcare journey. [ more ]
Databreaches
3 months ago
Public health

Ca: Hamilton's Paramedic Service mistakenly sent patient info to wrong hospitals

The Hamilton Paramedic Service mistakenly sent patients' personal information to the wrong hospital.
162 patients were affected by the breach. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Exclusion from free childcare forcing student nurses and midwives to drop out

Thousands of students leaving courses due to lack of free childcare scheme access
Prominent campaign groups advocating for extending the free childcare scheme to all parents in training [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Law

Ontario Appeal Court set to rule on constitutionality of wage restraint law Bill 124 | CBC News

Ontario's top court will rule on the constitutionality of a law limiting raises for public sector workers.
The law, known as Bill 124, sparked outrage and was found unconstitutional by the Ontario Superior Court.
Arbitrators have awarded retroactive pay to workers affected by the law, straining budgets of hospitals. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
5 months ago
Business intelligence

Johnson & Johnson's prescription for growth | Entrepreneur

Johnson & Johnson is projecting a revenue surge of 5-6% in 2024.
The company's strategic acquisitions demonstrate a commitment to growth in the MedTech division. [ more ]
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