Healthcare cybersecurity news (63)

Computer screens displaying yellow warning signs with

4 min read

Malware distribution and defending yourself

Malware distribution refers to the methods and techniques used by cybercriminals to spread malicious software (malware) to victims. Cybercriminals...

Read More
blue digital globe for post Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Secure our world

2 min read

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Secure our world

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign empowering individuals and organizations to protect themselves from cyber threats....

Read More
Microchip on a circuit board with blue pathways

4 min read

What are living off the land (LOTL) attacks

According to Crowdstrike, “Living off the land (LOTL) is a fileless malware or LOLbins cyberattack technique where the cybercriminal uses native,...

Read More
Network of interconnected lock icons overlaid on a cityscape and silhouettes of business professionals

2 min read

Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation suffers data breach

A recent data breach at Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation compromised sensitive patient information, prompting the organization to secure its...

Read More
Security shield icon on a computer circuit board

2 min read

Michigan facility notifies individuals of suspicious email activity 

Michigan Masonic Home is notifying individuals of a potential data breach following suspicious activity in an employee email account, although no...

Read More
verizon logo for post Verizon faces second major outage in 10 days

3 min read

Verizon faces second major outage in 10 days

Verizon has restored service following a major outage that affected thousands of customers across the U.S., with the FCC investigating the cause.

Read More
Two political figures speaking at podiums during campaign events

4 min read

How cybercriminals are exploiting the 2024 US election

According to cybersecurity experts, there has been a sudden increase in politically themed cyber threats with the upcoming 2024 US presidential...

Read More
Person in hoodie working at multiple monitors with green lighting

2 min read

MoneyGram faces data breach with worldwide impact

MoneyGram, a money transfer company, has experienced a cyber attack that led to a data breach affecting many customers worldwide. The incident began...

Read More
Person reviewing financial charts and analytics on a laptop

2 min read

Healthcare breach roundup: Week of 9/30/24

Healthcare data breaches expose sensitive information of patients and clients. Despite advances in cybersecurity, healthcare organizations remain...

Read More
Star Health Insurance logo

2 min read

Star Health CISO accused of selling 31 million customers data to hacker

Star Health Insurance, a health insurance provider in India, is facing a data breach controversy. A hacker named xenZen claims that a senior...

Read More
Digital shield with keyhole on blue hexagonal technology background

2 min read

Learning from recent email breaches

In recent months, four HIPAA-covered entities—Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, Connally Memorial Medical Center, Rim Country Health and...

Read More
digital globe with ransomware text for post Russian APT29 hackers exploit vulnerabilities in global cyberattack

2 min read

Russian APT29 hackers exploit vulnerabilities in global cyberattack

U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies have jointly issued a warning about the ongoing attacks by Russian-linked APT29 hackers, exploiting vulnerabilities in...

Read More
hand touching digital concept of law system for post HHS imposes $240,000 penalty on Providence Medical Institute

2 min read

HHS imposes $240,000 penalty on Providence Medical Institute

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $240,000 civil monetary penalty against Providence...

Read More