Healthcare cybersecurity news (57)

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Hackers face federal charges in billion-record data breach

The US government has officially charged two hackers accused of stealing 50 billion customer records from AT&T and other major companies.

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AAP hit by ransomware: Attackers demand double payment

A ransomware attack by Embargo has allegedly targeted American Associated Pharmacies (AAP). The attackers claim that AAP paid $1.3 million to regain...

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Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead health department

Donald Trump announced his selection of Robert F. Kennedy as his nominee as the Secretary of the HHS.

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Cyber threat trends for OT and ICS networks

Cyberattacks are shifting focus to industrial systems, with new threats targeting OT and ICS networks.

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Law firm data breach impacts 300,000 patients

A law firm representing a healthcare organization is facing a class action lawsuit.

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The impact of the CISA Shields Up program on healthcare organizations

The CISA Shields Up program is an initiative designed to bolster the national cybersecurity defenses by encouraging individuals, organizations, and...

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How to detect and identify insider threats

The healthcare sector can be a goldmine for valuable data, making it a prime target for exploitation. Employees may intentionally or accidentally...

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HHS launches nationwide campaign to highlight maternal mental health hotline

The HHS recently announced the launch of an awareness campaign for the maternal mental health hotline for 24/7 support and resources to women...

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TriHealth faces data breach

The Ohio Hospital recently reported they had been impacted by a third-party data breach.

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Thousands could receive up to $5,500 from health system data breach settlement

Cummins Behavioral Health Systems has agreed to a $2.1 million class-action settlement offering financial compensation and services to individuals...

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Federal authorities warn healthcare sector about Godzilla webshell threat

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued an urgent warning to healthcare organizations about the Godzilla webshell, a...

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Bridgeway Center data breach settlement could pay victims up to $7,500

Thousands of Americans affected by a 2024 cyberattack on Bridgeway Center may be eligible for compensation through a class-action settlement offering...

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The difference between misinformation and disinformation

Both misinformation and disinformation can erode trust in medical providers and even the healthcare system as a whole. Misinformation refers to false...

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