Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The attack disrupted services at several Irish hospitals and resulted in the near complete shutdown of the HSE’s national and local networks, forcing the cancellation of many outpatient clinics and healthcare services. To get up to speed, I interviewed over a dozen of the healthcare security industry’s best and brightest minds.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

UnitedHealth Group recently confirmed that a ransomware attack on subsidiary Change Healthcare has compromised the personal information and healthcare data of more than 100 million individuals. In its guidelines on handling data breaches in healthcare, the U.S. Maybe the healthcare industry needs a similar regulation."

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 25, 2024

UnitedHealth confirms for the first time that over 100 million people had their personal information and healthcare records stolen during the Change Healthcare ransomware attack.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 27, 2024

This occurs in the wake of the recent massive Change Healthcare cyber incident. The post Ascension Cyber Attack Leaves Healthcare Sector Reeling appeared first on Hyperproof. The post Ascension Cyber Attack Leaves Healthcare Sector Reeling appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

Welcome to Axio’s series on cybersecurity for healthcare providers, where we share expert insights and practical advice tailored to the unique security needs of the medical sector. Our aim is Read More The post Continuous Risk Assessments Unify Healthcare Cybersecurity appeared first on Axio.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In April, we reported that a “substantial proportion” of Americans may have had their health and personal data stolen in the Change Healthcare breach. That was based on a report provided by the UnitedHealth Group after the February cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare. He wasn’t exaggerating.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

healthcare system. The legislation is a direct response to a surge in cyberattacks targeting healthcare providers, breaching patient privacy, and disrupting care delivery across the nation. The legislation could potentially lower costs associated with recovery from breaches and improve public trust in healthcare services.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 14, 2024

When it comes to healthcare data security, HIPAA is the name everyone knows. If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not […] The post HICP vs. If you haven’t heard of it, you’re not […] The post HICP vs. HIPAA: Understanding the Differences and Their Impact on Healthcare Compliance appeared first on Centraleyes.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 12, 2024

In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged within the healthcare sector: the resurgence of BlackCat ransomware attacks. The post Alert: FBI Warns Of BlackCat Ransomware Healthcare Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Healthcare services provider HMG Healthcare has disclosed a data breach that impacted 40 affiliated nursing facilities. In November 2023, the Healthcare services provider HMG Healthcare discovered a data breach that exposed personal health information related to residents and employees at HMG affiliated nursing facilities.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2024

Lessons from the Change Healthcare Cyberattack: Strengthening Cybersecurity Measures in the Healthcare IndustryChange Healthcare, one of the major players in the healthcare industry was recently hit by a cyberattack that caused significant disruptions nationwide.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group confirmed that its subsidiary Optum was forced to shut down IT systems and various services after a cyberattack by "nation-state" hackers on the Change Healthcare platform. [.]

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity in healthcare has never been more urgent. As the most vulnerable industry and largest target for cybercriminals, healthcare is facing an increasing wave of cyberattacks. When a hospital's systems are held hostage by ransomware, it’s not just data at risk — it’s the care of patients who depend on life-saving treatments.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Change Healthcare has officially confirmed that a cyberattack on February 21, 2024, compromised the medical records of over 100 million individuals.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

Data breaches are a major concern in the ever-evolving landscape of digital healthcare. One recent incident that has come to light involves ESO Solutions, a software provider for healthcare organizations and fire departments. million patients. […] The post ESO Solutions Healthcare Data Breach Impacts 2.7

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Sectors like healthcare, education, and government are particularly vulnerable, where a single attack can cripple critical operations, expose sensitive information, and, in the most severe cases, put lives at risk. Here are five key takeaways and related findings from the ThreatLabz 2024 Ransomware Report.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2024

The post Three Nation-State Campaigns Targeting Healthcare, Banking Discovered appeared first on Security Boulevard. Researchers have identified three distinct nation-state campaigns leveraging advanced highly evasive and adaptive threat (HEAT) tactics.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Big data meets private data in a perfect storm for healthcare. The post Top 5 confidential computing uses in healthcare appeared first on TechRepublic. Confidential computing providers say they’ll make the cloud safer for medical data.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2024

This attack is a reminder that healthcare cyberattacks are not stopping, and a successful attack will… The post Prevention & Cure: Countermeasures Against Healthcare Cyberattacks appeared first on LogRhythm. The post Prevention & Cure: Countermeasures Against Healthcare Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The healthcare industry’s swift embrace of digital technologies is revolutionizing care delivery, but it also introduces new and potentially harmful cyber threats that could disrupt operations and jeopardize patient safety. The post Key Role of Cyber Security in Healthcare appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 17, 2024

Healthcare organizations worldwide are facing a surge in cyberattacks. The healthcare industry is grappling with increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, often exploiting known vulnerabilities that should have been addressed much earlier.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Kentucky health system Norton Healthcare disclosed a data breach after it was a victim of a ransomware attack in May. Norton Healthcare disclosed a data breach after a ransomware attack that hit the organization on May 9, 2023. Norton Healthcare is a healthcare system based in Louisville, Kentucky (US).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On Wednesday February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare—a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group—experienced serious system outages due to a cyberattack. In a Form 8-K filing the company said it: “identified a suspected nation-state associated cyber security threat actor had gained access to some of the Change Healthcare information technology systems.”

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Microsoft has revealed that a financially motivated threat actor has been observed using a ransomware strain called INC for the first time to target the healthcare sector in the U.S. The tech giant's threat intelligence team is tracking the activity under the name Vanilla Tempest (formerly DEV-0832).

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2024

A cyberattack hit the US Healthcare giant Ascension and is causing disruption of the systems at hospitals in the country. Ascension is one of the largest private healthcare systems in the United States, ranking second in the United States by the number of hospitals as of 2019. ” reads the notice of security incident.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Let’s […] The post Microsoft Alert: New INC Ransomware Targets US Healthcare appeared first on TuxCare. The post Microsoft Alert: New INC Ransomware Targets US Healthcare appeared first on Security Boulevard. In this article, we’ll dive into the details and determine who the threat actor is and how such attacks are carried out.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2024

Healthcare ransomware incidents are far too common, but none have wreaked as much havoc as the recent Change Healthcare attack. Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association stated that “the Change Healthcare cyberattack is the most significant and consequential incident of its kind against the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Healthcare providers groups are ramping up pressure on the federal government, lawmakers, and UnitedHealth Group to help hospitals, healthcare clinics, and pharmacies that have gone more than two weeks without payments following the devastating ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth company.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Earlier this month, an internet outage affected public healthcare clusters in Singapore, including major hospitals and polyclinics, lasting more than seven hours from 9:20 am. DDoS attacks on healthcare providers’ systems can be life-threatening. DDoS attacks on healthcare providers’ systems can be life-threatening.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

There is some relief coming for beleaguered pharmacies, hospitals, and patient now that UnitedHealth Group has the electronic prescribing systems for its Change Healthcare business up and running after being down for weeks following an attack last month by ransomware group BlackCat.

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Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2024

Healthcare firm HealthEquity disclosed a data breach caused by a partner’s compromised account that exposed protected health information. Healthcare fintech firm HealthEquity disclosed a data breach after a partner’s compromised account was used to access its systems. ” continues the Form 8-K.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 9, 2022

A new alert from the HHS warns of the Royal ransomware threat actor’s aim on the healthcare sector. The post Healthcare systems face a “royal” cybersecurity threat from new hacker group appeared first on TechRepublic.

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ZoneAlarm

AUGUST 8, 2024

This cyberattack underscores the critical vulnerability of healthcare infrastructures and the far-reaching implications of such breaches. OneBlood is a leading blood supplier in the southeastern United States, … The post Ransomware Attack on Blood Supplier OneBlood Disrupts Healthcare System appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

From 2018 to 2023, healthcare data breaches have increased by 93 percent. Healthcare organizations can’t afford to let preventable breaches slip by. Globally, the average cost of a healthcare data breach has reached $10.93 The situation for healthcare organizations may seem bleak. But there is hope.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2024

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping many industries, and healthcare is no exception. Leading healthcare providers and companies are avidly adopting advanced generative AI tools to drive operational efficiencies and improve patient care. Of course, not everyone is enthusiastic about AI's ascendance in healthcare.

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