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Nation-state hackers infiltrate Ribbon Communications in year-long breach

A US telecom provider has confirmed that foreign-backed hackers accessed its systems undetected for nearly a year.

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Hospitals urged to make cyber preparedness a core part of patient care

A new guide from AHA’s CLEAR initiative outlines strategies for hospitals to strengthen cyber resilience as a system-wide responsibility.

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Inside the rise of Akira ransomware and its global impact

AKIRA ransomware is a relatively new buthighly capable threat actor that has rapidly gained attention since its identification in May 2023,...

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Ex-cybersecurity employees indicted over BlackCat attacks on US firms

Two former incident‑response and threat‑negotiation professionals have been charged over a series of BlackCat ransomware attacks that targeted US...

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Therapeutic Health Services settles data breach lawsuit for $790k

A Seattle-based behavioral health provider will pay $790,000 to settle a lawsuit after a 2024 cyberattack compromised thousands of patient records.

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Qilin Ransomware emerging as one of 2025’s most prolific cybercrime operation

The Qilin ransomware group has emerged as the most active and disruptive ransomware operation in 2025, claiming hundreds of victims across...

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NextGen proposes $19.3m settlement over 2023 ransomware lawsuit

A proposed class action settlement may bring closure to one of the largest healthcare software breaches in recent years.

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California expands privacy protections for family planning center visitors

A new California law will impose stronger restrictions on tracking, data collection, and advertising related to visits to family planning centers.

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AHA recommends regulatory changes to accelerate AI adoption in healthcare

The American Hospital Association has submitted policy recommendations to reduce regulatory barriers and promote responsible AI innovation in...

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Fraser Center settles 2024 data breach lawsuit for $750,000

A Minnesota-based health provider will pay out a class action settlement after hackers accessed personal and medical data of 67,000 individuals.

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Scammers use fake job offers to steal Facebook logins

A new phishing campaign targets job seekers with fake roles at brands like KFC and Red Bull to harvest Facebook credentials.

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Google Cloud expands AI agent partnerships in healthcare

The tech giant is working with health systems and startups to develop AI agents that summarize medical records, assist NICU nurses, and streamline...

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Cyberattack disrupts two Massachusetts hospitals' services

Heywood Healthcare has taken IT systems offline and is diverting ambulances as it investigates a cyber incident affecting multiple hospital...

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