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Healthcare Cyberattacks Lead to Increased Mortality, Lower Patient Care: Ponemon Study

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Nearly a quarter of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware attacks experienced an increase in patient mortality, according to a study from Ponemon Institute and Proofpoint released today. Healthcare Cyberattacks Common – And Costly. The financial costs of healthcare cyberattacks are high, the report noted, costing an average of $4.4

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Microsoft & Google Offer Discounted Cybersecurity Solutions to Rural Hospitals

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The healthcare industry has emerged as a prominent target for cybercriminal activities in the past few years. In 2023 alone, the healthcare industry witnessed a staggering 130% increase in ransomware attacks. According to The HIPAA Journal , cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry have grown exponentially in recent years.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

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HIPAA mandates that healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates implement robust security measures to safeguard patient data. Recent updates to HIPAA regulations may address new technologies and evolving threats in the healthcare industry.

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Chinese Hackers Breach US Wiretapping Data, Expose Vulnerabilities

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Companies like Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies were targeted in this attack, allowing unauthorized access to critical systems used for court-authorized wiretapping — a tool vital for law enforcement surveillance. telecom giants such as Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. The hackers, identified by U.S.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Amidst this dynamic landscape, email stands as a primary battleground for cyber defense. VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year.

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Cybersecurity Management Lessons from Healthcare Woes

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Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. million in information technology expenses $1.3 IT should never be the top expense for a healthcare organization.

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What is Private Cloud Security? Everything You Need to Know

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Private clouds avoid the shared environment of public cloud environments and thus are considered more secure, but users still need to take steps to get private cloud security right. Private cloud security is the set of techniques, technology, and requirements used to safeguard data and resources in a private cloud environment.