Category: Safety

Safety

Ransomware Now Top Driver of Patient Data Breaches, Study Finds

A new study shows ransomware attacks accounted for 69% of all patient records compromised in 2024.

Safety

Most Phishing Attacks in Healthcare Go Unreported, Survey Finds

A new Paubox IT Survey Report examining the state of email security in healthcare reveals that 95% of phishing attacks go unreported to security teams.

Safety

Advisory Warns of Medusa Ransomware Activity

Federal agencies released a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of activity by Medusa ransomware observed as recently as February.

Cybersecurity

Proactive Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Strategies for 2025

Below, Ty Greenhalgh, industry principal of healthcare at Claroty, explores key cybersecurity challenges and actionable strategies for healthcare organizations as they prepare to defend against emerging threats in 2025.

Medical Device Errors

Florida Man Sues Da Vinci Robot Maker for Wrongful Death

A man from Florida is suing the maker of the Da Vinci robotic surgical tool that he says contributed to the death of his wife.

Fire Safety

Patient Dies After Defibrillator Fire at Tennessee Hospital

A patient using a defibrillator died at a southern-based medical center after the device erupted in fire and burned his body.

Hospital Safety

Sodexo Partners With UVD Robots to Enhance Protecta Program

Sodexo has partnered with UVD Robots to enhance its Protecta program, improving environmental hygiene and safety with autonomous robots.