Healthcare cybersecurity news (69)

Fortinet reports a limited data breach

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Fortinet reports a limited data breach

Fortinet has experienced a breach the company claims had minimal security implications.

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United Way of Connecticut and UConn Health suffer data breaches

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United Way of Connecticut and UConn Health suffer data breaches

Two Connecticut healthcare providers recently experienced cyberattacks involving compromised email accounts.

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Lessons from the Snowflake breach: Strengthening SaaS security

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Lessons from the Snowflake breach: Strengthening SaaS security

The recent Snowflake data breach has sparked concern across the cybersecurity field, showing that data continues to be a top target for attackers....

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CISA unveils new reporting portal for threat response 

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CISA unveils new reporting portal for threat response

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has rolled out a new portal to improve how cyber incidents and data breaches are...

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CrowdStrike's congressional testimony: Addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities

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CrowdStrike's congressional testimony: Addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities

A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is under scrutiny as the company prepares to testify before Congress. Lawmakers try to...

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Lessons learned from the CMS and WPS MOVEit cyberattack

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Lessons learned from the CMS and WPS MOVEit cyberattack

In May 2023, a vulnerability was discovered in the MOVEit software, a third-party file transfer application developed by Progress Software. This...

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What is WAN optimization?

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What is WAN optimization?

WAN optimization improves data transfer processes by using various techniques including compression.

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What is a database?

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What is a database?

A database is an organized collection of structured information or data stored electronically in a computer system. It is usually controlled by a...

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CMS to notify 946,801 impacted by MOVEit data breach

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CMS to notify 946,801 impacted by MOVEit data breach

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) are notifying nearly 946,801...

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Data security vs. cyber security

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Data security vs. cyber security

Data security focuses on protecting data from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft through measures such as encryption, access controls, and...

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Confidant Health's unsecured database unveiled by security researcher

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Confidant Health's unsecured database unveiled by security researcher

On September 6, 2024, Confidant Health’s unsecured database was discovered by a security researcher exposinghighly sensitive information that...

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Planned parenthood becomes one of RansomHub's 200+ cyberattack victims

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Planned parenthood becomes one of RansomHub's 200+ cyberattack victims

Planned Parenthood has become the latest target in a recent ransomware attack in its Montana branch.

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Cyber fire drills for healthcare cybersecurity

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Cyber fire drills for healthcare cybersecurity

Despite cybersecurity policies and employee training programs, healthcare organizations frequently fall victim to cyberattacks. Organizations must...

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