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In the midst of restructuring, Guardian Healthcare hit by ransomware attack

Mergers and acquisitions present significant cybersecurity challenges, with potential severe consequences if IT involvement is limited during the integration process.

Ransomware is driving an increase in emergency patient care

Ransomware attacks on health care are increasing sharply, posing significant risks to patient care and safety.

Ransomware attack on health giant Ascension hits 5.6 million patients | TechCrunch

Ransomware attacks on healthcare providers can severely disrupt patient care and lead to massive data breaches affecting millions of individuals.

60% of vulnerabilities were leveraged against Microsoft Exchange

Healthcare organizations face significant cybersecurity risks, with 14 million patient data breaches and 91% of malware-related breaches involving ransomware in 2024.

Healthcare Providers Lose Nearly $2M Per Day Due to Cyberattack-Induced Downtime - MedCity News

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations are financially devastating, leading to average daily losses of $1.9 million during downtime.

OnePoint Patient Care notifies almost 800,000 patients of August ransomware attack

INC Ransom leaked data from OnePoint Patient Care, affecting nearly 796,000 patients, though OnePoint claims operations were unaffected.

In the midst of restructuring, Guardian Healthcare hit by ransomware attack

Mergers and acquisitions present significant cybersecurity challenges, with potential severe consequences if IT involvement is limited during the integration process.

Ransomware is driving an increase in emergency patient care

Ransomware attacks on health care are increasing sharply, posing significant risks to patient care and safety.

Ransomware attack on health giant Ascension hits 5.6 million patients | TechCrunch

Ransomware attacks on healthcare providers can severely disrupt patient care and lead to massive data breaches affecting millions of individuals.

60% of vulnerabilities were leveraged against Microsoft Exchange

Healthcare organizations face significant cybersecurity risks, with 14 million patient data breaches and 91% of malware-related breaches involving ransomware in 2024.

Healthcare Providers Lose Nearly $2M Per Day Due to Cyberattack-Induced Downtime - MedCity News

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations are financially devastating, leading to average daily losses of $1.9 million during downtime.

OnePoint Patient Care notifies almost 800,000 patients of August ransomware attack

INC Ransom leaked data from OnePoint Patient Care, affecting nearly 796,000 patients, though OnePoint claims operations were unaffected.
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#law-enforcement

Law enforcement warns of 'growing negative sentiment' in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Law enforcement is increasing security measures due to threats against healthcare executives after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's death.

Greg Wurm, CPP | Most Influential People in Security

Greg Wurm transitioned from law enforcement to corporate security, influenced by his experiences and opportunities within the industry.

Law enforcement warns of 'growing negative sentiment' in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Law enforcement is increasing security measures due to threats against healthcare executives after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's death.

Greg Wurm, CPP | Most Influential People in Security

Greg Wurm transitioned from law enforcement to corporate security, influenced by his experiences and opportunities within the industry.
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#data-breach

US cancer center data breach exposes info of 827,000 patients

Over 820,000 patients' sensitive information exposed in City of Hope data breach.
City of Hope implementing measures post-breach to prevent future incidents and offering identity monitoring for affected patients.

What does the London NHS hospitals data theft mean for patients?

A Russian gang stole sensitive NHS patient data, including blood test results through a cyberattack on Synnovis.

UnitedHealth data breach leaked info on over 100 million people

A ransomware attack on Change Healthcare by Blackcat compromised the private data of over 100 million individuals, representing a massive healthcare data breach.

Summit Pathology Laboratories notified 1.8 million patients of a breach. Less than 48 hours later, they were sued.

Summit Pathology's data breach exposed over 1.8 million patients' information, sparking lawsuits and discussions on data privacy and security measures.

Texas county says 47,000 had SSNs, medical treatment info leaked during May cyberattack

A cyberattack in Wichita County exposed personal data of over 47,000 residents.

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates notifies 147,253 patients of December 2023 cyberattack

RGA suffered a ransomware attack, compromising over 147,000 patient records, but lacked transparency on data specifics and leak details in their public notifications.

US cancer center data breach exposes info of 827,000 patients

Over 820,000 patients' sensitive information exposed in City of Hope data breach.
City of Hope implementing measures post-breach to prevent future incidents and offering identity monitoring for affected patients.

What does the London NHS hospitals data theft mean for patients?

A Russian gang stole sensitive NHS patient data, including blood test results through a cyberattack on Synnovis.

UnitedHealth data breach leaked info on over 100 million people

A ransomware attack on Change Healthcare by Blackcat compromised the private data of over 100 million individuals, representing a massive healthcare data breach.

Summit Pathology Laboratories notified 1.8 million patients of a breach. Less than 48 hours later, they were sued.

Summit Pathology's data breach exposed over 1.8 million patients' information, sparking lawsuits and discussions on data privacy and security measures.

Texas county says 47,000 had SSNs, medical treatment info leaked during May cyberattack

A cyberattack in Wichita County exposed personal data of over 47,000 residents.

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates notifies 147,253 patients of December 2023 cyberattack

RGA suffered a ransomware attack, compromising over 147,000 patient records, but lacked transparency on data specifics and leak details in their public notifications.
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The Global State of Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT) Exposures on Public-Facing Networks

Healthcare organizations should secure internet-exposed systems containing sensitive patient data.
Strengthening access controls and multi-factor authentication is crucial for protecting healthcare data.

Hackers have stolen your personal information in a data breach. Now what?

The prevalence of data breaches is rising, leading to significant personal data exposure and potential identity theft risks.
Data breach information is a significant contributor to identity theft crimes, highlighting the difficulty in tracing specific breaches.
The surge in data breaches signifies a growing challenge for businesses and consumers in protecting sensitive information.

A brown bear weigh-in and art in Piccadilly Circus: photos of the day Wednesday

Humanoid robots are being showcased as potential enhancers of human interaction and industry efficiency.
India's Supreme Court responds to healthcare violence with a national security taskforce.
Regional tensions are manifested in public mourning for casualties in conflict zones.
Cultural events like dance performances reflect local heritage amid global crises.

McLaren Health Care experienced a criminal cyber attack

Healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the value of patient information and time-sensitive nature of medical work.
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