Healthcare cybersecurity news (70)

What is intent based networking?

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What is intent based networking?

Intent-based networking is a form of network management that uses machine learning and automation.

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Lawsuit filed after the Kootenai Health data breach

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Lawsuit filed after the Kootenai Health data breach

Kootenai Health is facing a federal class-action lawsuit for allegedly failing to protect sensitive patient information. After the breach, some...

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What is cybersquatting?

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What is cybersquatting?

Cybersquatters buy or register domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to trademarks, business names, or personal names. They usually...

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Act introduced to the House of Representatives

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Act introduced to House of Representatives

The new act, a companion to an act introduced to the Senate, hopes to improve healthcare cybersecurity by increasing government partnerships and more.

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Supply chain security Case studies and best practices

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Supply chain security: Case studies and best practices

The healthcare industry is an ideal target for cyberattackers, even more so than most other industries. There are several reasons for this, but the...

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Security camera vendor fined $2.95M for data security violations

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Security camera vendor fined $2.95M for data security violations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed a $2.95 million fine on the California-based security camera provider Verkada. The penalty resolves...

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The cost of security breaches

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The cost of security breaches

To avoid security breaches' financial and reputational risks, companies must focus on prevention, hire skilled personnel, and use advanced security...

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Investigations escalate in National Public Data breach case

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Investigations escalate in National Public Data breach case

The data breach at National Public Data, a Florida-based public records data broker, has led to a series of investigations, legal actions, and...

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FBI warns cryptocurrency firms of North Korean social engineering attacks

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FBI warns cryptocurrency firms of North Korean social engineering attacks

On September 03, 2024, the FBI warned cryptocurrency companies about North Korean hackers using social engineering techniques to steal their digital...

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What is the use of blockchain in EHRs?

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What is the use of blockchain in EHRs?

In healthcare, a blockchain is a database of health information stored in blocks, making it more secure. In 2022, the healthcare industry further...

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Ransomware attacks increase: $460 million paid in H1 2024

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Ransomware attacks increase: $460 million paid in H1 2024

Recent findings reveal increased ransomware attacks and profitability, raising concerns about current cybersecurity measures.

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What are living off the land attacks?

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What are living off the land attacks?

Living off the land attacks are when hackers use built-in tools and software already present on a computer to carry out malicious activities...

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Researcher sued for sharing data leaked in Columbus ransomware attack

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Researcher sued for sharing data leaked in Columbus ransomware attack

The City of Columbus, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity researcher David Leroy Ross, also known as Connor Goodwolf. The lawsuit accuses...

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