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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.

Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm 6m after medical records hack

ICO provisionally fined NHS software provider 6m over data breach affecting 80,000+ people, emphasizing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

12.9 million individuals affected by MediSecure cyber breach

MediSecure, an Australian electronic prescriptions provider, suffered a cyber attack exposing 12.9 million individuals' personal and health information including prescriptions until November 2023.

London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data

A gang of cyber criminals disrupted London hospitals by publishing sensitive data stolen from an NHS blood testing company, after the firm refused to pay a ransom.

These three critical sectors are riddled with high-risk vulnerabilities

Cyber attacks pose a significant risk to finance, healthcare, and IT sectors, with numerous security vulnerabilities identified.

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

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.

Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm 6m after medical records hack

ICO provisionally fined NHS software provider 6m over data breach affecting 80,000+ people, emphasizing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

12.9 million individuals affected by MediSecure cyber breach

MediSecure, an Australian electronic prescriptions provider, suffered a cyber attack exposing 12.9 million individuals' personal and health information including prescriptions until November 2023.

London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data

A gang of cyber criminals disrupted London hospitals by publishing sensitive data stolen from an NHS blood testing company, after the firm refused to pay a ransom.

These three critical sectors are riddled with high-risk vulnerabilities

Cyber attacks pose a significant risk to finance, healthcare, and IT sectors, with numerous security vulnerabilities identified.

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
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Reeves faces backlash from GPs, care homes and hospices over national insurance hike

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#education-sector

Number applying to work or study in UK falls by more than a third

The number of overseas workers and students applying to come to the UK has significantly decreased due to visa restrictions, impacting various sectors such as healthcare, education, and skilled workers.

Big fall in migrant visa applications after changes

The number of overseas workers, students, and families applying for UK visas dropped by a third due to rule changes. This impacts recruitment, health, social care, and the educational sector.

Number applying to work or study in UK falls by more than a third

The number of overseas workers and students applying to come to the UK has significantly decreased due to visa restrictions, impacting various sectors such as healthcare, education, and skilled workers.

Big fall in migrant visa applications after changes

The number of overseas workers, students, and families applying for UK visas dropped by a third due to rule changes. This impacts recruitment, health, social care, and the educational sector.
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Sickle cell pioneer Dame Elizabeth Anionwu honoured at UK's first Black NHS awards

The first-ever Black Healthcare gala in the UK aims to celebrate Black NHS healthcare professionals of Caribbean or African descent.

Unlock the future of healthcare with transformative connectivity

Digitization is crucial for the health and social care sector's productivity and future strength.

BK Nonprofit Starts Workforce Training Program For Individuals with Criminal History

The program offers workplace training and employment to formerly incarcerated individuals in the healthcare sector.

As job growth in California falls back, unemployment rate remains highest in the country

California's job growth remains slow, with high unemployment rates. Healthcare sector shows significant job gains, while other industries like information and manufacturing suffer losses.

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
#innovation

TheGlobalVC

Latin America has potential for VC growth due to established infrastructure
Innovaccer uses AI to assist healthcare workers

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.

TheGlobalVC

Latin America has potential for VC growth due to established infrastructure
Innovaccer uses AI to assist healthcare workers

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.
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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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Urgent three-day heatwave alert issued as London set to be hotter than Ibiza

Heat Health Alert issued for London due to mini heatwave, impacting vulnerable populations and indoor environments.

Rise in cyberattacks is alarming folks| ScopeTrader

Cyberattacks surged in 2023 with the US encountering 3,205 data breaches, emphasizing the critical need for improved cybersecurity measures.

Health-care sector turns to temporary foreign workers to help relieve staffing shortages | CBC News

Health-care sector in Canada increasingly relies on temporary foreign workers due to persistent staffing shortages post-pandemic.

This healthcare stock could gain 25% - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Healthcare a promising investment in 2024, with IQVIA Holdings Inc. highlighted as a key player in the CRO sector.
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