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Federal agencies issue urgent alert against Interlock ransomware
The FBI, CISA, HHS, and MS-ISAC have released a joint advisory warning healthcare organizations about Interlock ransomware, a sophisticated threat...
Healthcare cybersecurity news (13)
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Northbay Healthcare agrees to $3.6m settlement over 2024 data breach
Farah Amod: Jul 31, 2025 1:27:59 PM
The breach affected nearly 570,000 individuals and has now resulted in a class action settlement offering financial and identity protection benefits.
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Federal audit uncovers safety risks at North Carolina disability facilities
Kirsten Peremore: Jul 31, 2025 7:51:32 AM
On July 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Audit Report A-04-24-02504,...
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Montana Mental Health Center faces a data breach impacting over 87,000
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jul 31, 2025 6:46:20 AM
A cyberattack on the Western Montana Mental Health Center has exposed the sensitive personal and health information of nearly 87,000 individuals. The...
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MedStar Health settles 2023 data breach lawsuit for $1.35 million
Farah Amod: Jul 31, 2025 6:34:50 AM
Patients affected by the breach may be eligible for cash payments or reimbursement of documented expenses.
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Radiology Associates of Richmond reports 1.42M data breach
Farah Amod: Jul 28, 2025 4:28:23 PM
A Virginia-based radiology group is notifying over a million patients after confirming unauthorized access to its systems in 2024.
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Anne Arundel Dermatology breach exposes data of nearly 2 million patients
Farah Amod: Jul 28, 2025 5:00:00 AM
Two separate cyber incidents in early 2025 compromised sensitive medical and personal data across multiple states.
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East Carolina Health agrees to $250K settlement over patient data exposure
Farah Amod: Jul 28, 2025 12:45:00 AM
A 2023 data breach at East Carolina Health led to legal action and a settlement affecting nearly 20,000 individuals.
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$14M settlement approved in Independent Living Systems data breach case
Farah Amod: Jul 27, 2025 8:04:14 AM
A federal judge has given preliminary approval to settle a class action lawsuit following a 2022 breach that exposed data of over 4.2 million...
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AMEOS announces major European security breach
Abby Grifno: Jul 26, 2025 4:41:17 PM
AMEOS, a major European healthcare network, recently disclosed a data incident.
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Central Healthcare Maine faces multiple lawsuits following data breach
Abby Grifno: Jul 26, 2025 4:30:23 PM
The company runs multiple hospitals in Maine and is now facing six class action suits.
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Syracuse Surgery Center pays $250K over ransomware breach
Syracuse ASC, LLC has agreed to a $250,000 settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) following...
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AHA-supported bill would repeal discriminatory Medicare policy
The American Hospital Association expressed support for the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act, which would eliminate the 190-day lifetime...