Healthcare data breach insights and statistics 

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Healthcare data breach insights and statistics 

The healthcare industry has long been a prime target for cybercriminals, with data breaches posing a constant threat to patient privacy and the integrity of sensitive medical information. The past decade has witnessed an increase in the number and...

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Ransomware strikes healthcare supply chain, sparking severe disruptions

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Ransomware strikes healthcare supply chain, sparking severe disruptions

The healthcare industry has been hit by a series of high-profile ransomware attacks targeting mission-critical suppliers, triggering widespread...

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HealthEquity incident exposes sensitive data of millions

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HealthEquity incident exposes sensitive data of millions

HealthEquity, a prominent provider of healthcare benefits administration services, has disclosed a major data breach impacting 4.3 million...

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Man convicted of illegally accessing Justice Ginsburg's medical data

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Man convicted of illegally accessing Justice Ginsburg's medical data

A 34-year-old man was recently convicted of unlawfully accessing the private medical information of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader...

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Cybercriminals hit new ransomware payout record with $75 million demand

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Cybercriminals hit new ransomware payout record with $75 million demand

The latest Zscaler ThreatLabz report has uncovered a new record in the world of ransomware, with a previously unheard-of $75 million ransom demand...

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HHS reshapes the future of healthcare technology and data

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HHS reshapes the future of healthcare technology and data

In a strategic move to fortify its technology, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the U.S. Department of Health and...

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OIG clarifies marketing of financial assistance policies for healthcare

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OIG clarifies marketing of financial assistance policies in healthcare

On July 8, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) updated its General Questions on Fraud and Abuse Authorities (FAQs) to clarify the permissible...

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The downfall of Lockbit ransomware affiliates

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The downfall of Lockbit ransomware affiliates

Two prominent affiliates of the LockBit ransomware operation have confessed to their roles in perpetrating widespread cyberattacks, facing severe...

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3.8 million patients impacted by healthcare data breaches in June 2024

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3.8 million patients impacted by healthcare data breaches in June 2024

According to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Breach Portal, the healthcare industry is recovering from a series of data breaches that affected 3.8...

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North Korean hacker indicted for ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals

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North Korean hacker indicted for ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals

A North Korean government hacker has been charged for his involvement in a series of ransomware attacks that crippled healthcare infrastructure...

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HHS finalizes rule on provider information blocking

In a move to enhance healthcare interoperability and patient access to electronic health information (EHI), the Department of Health and Human...

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Massive data breach at Medisecure exposes information of 12.9 million

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Massive data breach at Medisecure exposes information of 12.9 million

Digital health solutions provider MediSecure has been the victim of a cyber attack, compromising the personal and health data of 12.9 million...

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New bipartisan legislation targets healthcare cyber threats

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New bipartisan legislation targets healthcare cyber threats

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation—the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024—to strengthen the resilience of the...

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