Japanese cancer hospital confirms breach; Qilin gang claims responsibilityQilin ransomware group exposed sensitive health data of 300,000 patients in a significant cyberattack on a Japanese cancer center.
UnitedHealth data breach leaked info on over 100 million peopleA ransomware attack on Change Healthcare by Blackcat compromised the private data of over 100 million individuals, representing a massive healthcare data breach.
How the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare went down: A timeline | TechCrunchThe February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare is the largest healthcare data breach in U.S. history, impacting 190 million individuals.
UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach | TechCrunchThe ransomware attack on Change Healthcare affected approximately 190 million individuals in the U.S., doubling earlier estimates.
Almost one month after Brain Cipher claimed to have attacked them, Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida has yet to publicly confirm or deny any breachPPSF's patient data has been compromised in a ransomware attack by Brain Cipher, raising significant privacy and security concerns.
Rockford Gastroenterology Associates notifies 147,253 patients of December 2023 cyberattackRGA suffered a ransomware attack, compromising over 147,000 patient records, but lacked transparency on data specifics and leak details in their public notifications.
Japanese cancer hospital confirms breach; Qilin gang claims responsibilityQilin ransomware group exposed sensitive health data of 300,000 patients in a significant cyberattack on a Japanese cancer center.
UnitedHealth data breach leaked info on over 100 million peopleA ransomware attack on Change Healthcare by Blackcat compromised the private data of over 100 million individuals, representing a massive healthcare data breach.
How the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare went down: A timeline | TechCrunchThe February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare is the largest healthcare data breach in U.S. history, impacting 190 million individuals.
UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach | TechCrunchThe ransomware attack on Change Healthcare affected approximately 190 million individuals in the U.S., doubling earlier estimates.
Almost one month after Brain Cipher claimed to have attacked them, Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida has yet to publicly confirm or deny any breachPPSF's patient data has been compromised in a ransomware attack by Brain Cipher, raising significant privacy and security concerns.
Rockford Gastroenterology Associates notifies 147,253 patients of December 2023 cyberattackRGA 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 patientsOver 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.
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.
In the midst of restructuring, Guardian Healthcare hit by ransomware attackMergers and acquisitions present significant cybersecurity challenges, with potential severe consequences if IT involvement is limited during the integration process.
THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [27 January]AI technologies designed for protection can also pose risks to cybersecurity, particularly in healthcare.Recent vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure like Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper routers reflect ongoing cybersecurity threats.
60% of vulnerabilities were leveraged against Microsoft ExchangeHealthcare organizations face significant cybersecurity risks, with 14 million patient data breaches and 91% of malware-related breaches involving ransomware in 2024.
Memorial Hospital and Manor notifies 120,085 people of November ransomware attackMemorial Hospital and Manor's ransomware attack raises significant concerns over their breach response and lack of transparency regarding patient data exposure.
US cancer center data breach exposes info of 827,000 patientsOver 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.
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.
In the midst of restructuring, Guardian Healthcare hit by ransomware attackMergers and acquisitions present significant cybersecurity challenges, with potential severe consequences if IT involvement is limited during the integration process.
THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [27 January]AI technologies designed for protection can also pose risks to cybersecurity, particularly in healthcare.Recent vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure like Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper routers reflect ongoing cybersecurity threats.
60% of vulnerabilities were leveraged against Microsoft ExchangeHealthcare organizations face significant cybersecurity risks, with 14 million patient data breaches and 91% of malware-related breaches involving ransomware in 2024.
Memorial Hospital and Manor notifies 120,085 people of November ransomware attackMemorial Hospital and Manor's ransomware attack raises significant concerns over their breach response and lack of transparency regarding patient data exposure.
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.
Cyberattack on NHS causes hospitals to miss cancer care targetsThe cyberattack on Wirral hospitals continues to impact cancer treatment waiting times, with effects expected for months.
McLaren Health Care experienced a criminal cyber attackHealthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the value of patient information and time-sensitive nature of medical work.
Texas county says 47,000 had SSNs, medical treatment info leaked during May cyberattackA cyberattack in Wichita County exposed personal data of over 47,000 residents.
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.
Cyberattack on NHS causes hospitals to miss cancer care targetsThe cyberattack on Wirral hospitals continues to impact cancer treatment waiting times, with effects expected for months.
McLaren Health Care experienced a criminal cyber attackHealthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the value of patient information and time-sensitive nature of medical work.
Texas county says 47,000 had SSNs, medical treatment info leaked during May cyberattackA cyberattack in Wichita County exposed personal data of over 47,000 residents.
India: Man jailed for life in doctor rape-murder case DW 01/20/2025The life sentence of the man convicted of raping and murdering a doctor reignites protests against women's violence in India.
Ransomware is driving an increase in emergency patient careRansomware 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 | TechCrunchRansomware attacks on healthcare providers can severely disrupt patient care and lead to massive data breaches affecting millions of individuals.
Healthcare Providers Lose Nearly $2M Per Day Due to Cyberattack-Induced Downtime - MedCity NewsRansomware 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 attackINC Ransom leaked data from OnePoint Patient Care, affecting nearly 796,000 patients, though OnePoint claims operations were unaffected.
Ransomware is driving an increase in emergency patient careRansomware 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 | TechCrunchRansomware attacks on healthcare providers can severely disrupt patient care and lead to massive data breaches affecting millions of individuals.
Healthcare Providers Lose Nearly $2M Per Day Due to Cyberattack-Induced Downtime - MedCity NewsRansomware 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 attackINC Ransom leaked data from OnePoint Patient Care, affecting nearly 796,000 patients, though OnePoint claims operations were unaffected.
Law enforcement warns of 'growing negative sentiment' in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO killingLaw 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 SecurityGreg 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 killingLaw 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 SecurityGreg Wurm transitioned from law enforcement to corporate security, influenced by his experiences and opportunities within the industry.
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.
The Global State of Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT) Exposures on Public-Facing NetworksHealthcare organizations should secure internet-exposed systems containing sensitive patient data.Strengthening access controls and multi-factor authentication is crucial for protecting healthcare data.
A brown bear weigh-in and art in Piccadilly Circus: photos of the day WednesdayHumanoid 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.