Healthcare cybersecurity news (68)

Unsecured database exposes therapy records from mental health firm

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Unsecured database exposes therapy records from mental health firm

A security breach has exposed the health details of thousands of individuals seeking mental health and addiction treatment services.

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Microsoft detects Vanilla Tempest in new healthcare ransomware

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Microsoft detects Vanilla Tempest in new healthcare ransomware

Microsoft reports that a ransomware group, Vanilla Tempest, is now targeting U.S. healthcare organizations using INC ransomware in a recent wave of...

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Impact of insurance fraud on the economy

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Impact of insurance fraud on the economy

Insurance fraud is a serious and growing problem affecting all economic sectors, including healthcare. According to a 2022 study conducted for the...

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Senior citizens at risk after Welcome Health data breach

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Senior citizens at risk after Welcome Health data breach

On September 6, 2024, a senior primary care facility, Welcome Health, reported that an unauthorized individual accessed an employee's email,...

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What is a virtual network function?

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What is a virtual network function?

Network function virtualization is a technology that transforms traditional network functions from hardware-based solutions into software...

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Deepfake technology in social engineering attacks

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Deepfake technology in social engineering attacks

The term deepfake stems from combining “deep learning,” a subset of machine learning, and “fake,” reflecting the technology's ability to produce...

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Wisconsin county scrutinized after 11-month breach notification delay

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Wisconsin county scrutinized after 11-month breach notification delay

After discovering a cybersecurity breach on October 4, 2023, Richland County, Wisconsin, only sent letters notifying affected residents in August....

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LVHN reaches $65 million settlement over 2023 data breach

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LVHN reaches $65 million settlement over 2023 data breach

Lehigh Valley Health Network has agreed to a $65 million settlement following a class-action lawsuit over a 2023 data breach that exposed sensitive...

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182,670 patients affected by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute breach

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182,670 patients affected by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute breach

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) recently disclosed that a network security breach exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 182,670...

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What are predictive analytics exploits?

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What are predictive analytics exploits?

Predictive analytics exploits are techniques that analyze historical data to forecast future events, helping organizations make informed decisions...

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When are shadow records a risk to healthcare cybersecurity?

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When are shadow records a risk to healthcare cybersecurity?

Shadow records are patient records in systems separate from themain patient record systems in healthcare organizations. These systems are often...

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CMS notifies 1 million of data breach

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CMS notifies 1 million of data breach

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) have begun notifying individuals of a...

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Payment gateway provider breach impacts 1.7 million credit card owners

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Payment gateway provider breach impacts 1.7 million credit card owners

What happened Slim CD recently disclosed a data breach that ultimately compromised the credit card and personal data of 1.7 million individuals.

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