SecureBlitz

MARCH 31, 2025

Here, we will discuss the future of healthcare. The healthcare industry is evolving faster than ever before. With advancements in technology, shifts in patient expectations, and a growing emphasis on preventive care, the role of medical professionals is constantly changing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

However, industries reliant on shared devices—such as healthcare, retail, and manufacturing—face unique challenges. For example, in healthcare, constant authentication interruptions can impact both patient care and productivity. These fast-paced environments need a more flexible approach to balance security, speed, and user privacy.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 14, 2020

The company has more than 19,000 employees and contracts with at least 750 healthcare organizations nationwide. Defray was first spotted in 2017, and its purveyors have a history of specifically targeting companies in the healthcare space. Formerly known as Accretive Health Inc. Chicago-based R1 RCM brought in revenues of $1.18

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 11, 2022

Last August, NTT , the Tokyo-based technology giant, unveiled its Health and Wellbeing initiative – an ambitious effort to guide corporate, political and community leaders onto a more enlightened path. Even so, for a variety of reasons, healthcare sectors in the U.S. The healthcare industry’s Big Data disconnect seems entrenched.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The US Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week. Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in the United States. The healthcare provider disclosed that it has suffered a ransomware attack on November 23.

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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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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. million HSA accounts with $20.5 million accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

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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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

This is a significant step forward to realizing Tim’s vision : The technologies we’re releasing today are a component of a much-needed course correction for the web. These first major deployments of the technology will kick off the network effect necessary to ensure the benefits of Solid will be appreciated on a massive scale.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2024

A recent successful cyberattack on a large technology provider for hospitals and pharmacies in the US has left patients unable to obtain their medication. The post Prevention & Cure: Countermeasures Against Healthcare Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureBlitz

JULY 25, 2024

Take a look at the benefits of new tech in healthcare in this post. The rapid advancement of technology offers numerous benefits that enhance patient care, streamline processes, and improve overall outcomes for healthcare companies. New technologies are transforming healthcare delivery and experience.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 6, 2020

Fresenius , Europe’s largest private hospital operator and a major provider of dialysis products and services that are in such high demand thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been hit in a ransomware cyber attack on its technology systems. In late April, Parkview Medial Center in Pueblo, Colo.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Healthcare organizations are increasingly relying on digital systems to facilitate their daily workflow, but the prevalence of outdated legacy technology in the sector is rendering it vulnerable to cyberattacks with severe consequences. The post Ransomware in the Global Healthcare Industry appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2025

Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Chinese firm Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., government systems, including the recent targeting of Treasurys information technology (IT) systems, as well as sensitive U.S. telecommunication and internet service providers. critical infrastructure.”

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 28, 2024

As companies across the spectrum of industries including finance, healthcare, travel, and more intensify their adoption of digital technologies, theres an undeniable need for robust security measures to protect their assets in the cloud. So, Whats the Deal with Recent API Security Innovations?

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

" True story, told uncensored here because I want to impress on the audience how I feel when my data turns up somewhere publicly.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

26, KrebsOnSecurity began following up on a tip from a reliable source that an aggressive Russian cybercriminal gang known for deploying ransomware was preparing to disrupt information technology systems at hundreds of hospitals, clinics and medical care facilities across the United States. hospitals and healthcare providers.”

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SecureWorld News

JULY 18, 2024

UnitedHealth Group, the Minnesota-based health insurance giant, recently announced its second quarter results, revealing a stark financial impact from the cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The breach's scale and complexity have made it one of the most significant cyber incidents in the healthcare sector in recent years. billion and $2.45

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

The Change Healthcare ransomware attack has taken a third cruel twist. Change Healthcare is one of the largest healthcare technology companies in the USA, responsible for the flow of payments between payers, providers, and patients. ” The announcement follows a series of events that require some unpacking. .”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

LANIT Group (Laboratory of New Information Technologies) is one of Russia’s largest IT service and software providers. The group serves various sectors, including finance, government, healthcare, and telecommunications. In May 2024, U.S. designated military-industrial base entities such as Rostec and United Aircraft Corporation.”

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

Ransomware attacks are targeting healthcare organizations more frequently. Why healthcare needs better cybersecurity Healthcare organizations are especially vulnerable to data breaches because of how much data they hold. On average, the cost of a healthcare data breach globally is $10.93

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Healthcare company Atrium Health disclosed a data breach that impacted 585,000 individuals. “Earlier this year, we revisited this review of online technologies on the Patient Portal, this time examining the use of these technologies during the period from January 2015 to present.

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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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Adam Levin

APRIL 9, 2019

Medical facilities are frequently targeted by hackers, due in part to their reliance on networking technologies and their archives of sensitive personal information. A recent study showed that 1 in 4 healthcare facilities were hit by ransomware in 2018 alone. Click here to see the original report describing the malware findings. .

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This includes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) systems that are increasingly used in healthcare. Senate Committee on Finance from February 8, and a snippet from it: "There's no doubt that some of this technology is already making our health care system more efficient. Here is Sen. for SecureWorld News.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2020

An information technology specialist at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was arrested this week on suspicion of hacking into the human resource databases of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in 2014, stealing personal data on more than 65,000 UPMC employees, and selling the data on the dark web.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. By 2027, 75% of employees are expected to acquire or modify technology outside of ITs control, up from 41% in 2022. To keep up, organizations must stay ahead of these developments.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The first centers on targeting healthcare organizations that offer consultations over the Internet and sending them booby-trapped medical records for the “patient.” healthcare organizations. “ TA505 “), and a newer ransom group known as Venus. Last month, the U.S. “They are targeting a lot of U.S.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In episode 353, we discuss the February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, resulting in the largest data breach of protected health information in history. In […] The post Fallout from the Change Healthcare Breach, Mortgage Wire Fraud What You Need To Know appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

The breach was detected in February , leading to notifications to the FBI, Virginia State Police, and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency. The group has extended its operations to countries in Asia and targets various sectors, including healthcare, real estate, construction, IT, food, and manufacturing.”

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those who seek to disrupt global stability. As nations work to bolster their defenses, cybersecurity threats demand constant attention due to the rapid pace of technological advancement and the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

The Change Healthcare ransomware attack has taken a third cruel twist. Change Healthcare is one of the largest healthcare technology companies in the USA, responsible for the flow of payments between payers, providers, and patients. ” The announcement follows a series of events that require some unpacking. .”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2025

Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Chinese firm Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., government systems, including the recent targeting of Treasurys information technology (IT) systems, as well as sensitive U.S. telecommunication and internet service providers. critical infrastructure.”

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2025

Regardless of your political views, we must all agree that equipping our government with best cybersecurity talent, technology, and resources is critical to protecting our national interests," said Bruce Jenkins, CISO at Black Duck. "Cybersecurity is the new battleground for geopolitics, espionage, warfare, and even economic development.

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Javvad Malik

JULY 5, 2024

The more I delve into the details of the Synnovis breach, the more I realise that this incident is not an isolated case, but rather a symptom of a larger problem plaguing the healthcare industry. Many healthcare organisations operate on tight budgets, with limited resources to invest in cybersecurity measures.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical fields in technology, ensuring that data, networks, and systems are protected from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. Healthcare The healthcare sector has seen a significant rise in cyberattacks, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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