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Healthcare Leaders Report Network Security and Disruptions Impact Patient Care

A survey of more than 300 professionals indicates that cybersecurity is a top concern as technical teams struggle with system complexity.

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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.

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ECRI Report Highlights Risks of Remote Access

ECRI reports an increase in ransomware attacks through remote access systems, disrupting operations and compromising patient data.

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Healthcare Leaders Report Network Security and Disruptions Impact Patient Care

A survey of more than 300 professionals indicates that cybersecurity is a top concern as technical teams struggle with system complexity.

Joint Commission Warns of Escalating Cybersecurity Threat

Aug 21, 2023

To help healthcare organizations address this growing cybersecurity threat, The Joint Commission has issued a new Sentinel Event Alert.

Hackers More Likely to Target Hospitals During a Merger

Aug 10, 2023

New research suggests that data breaches from cyberattacks become twice as likely when hospitals go through a merger.

Lehigh Valley Health Network Victim of ‘BlackCat’ Cyberattack

Feb 22, 2023

The Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has been the target of a cybersecurity attack by a ransomware gang, known as BlackCat.

DOJ Seizes Control of Ransomware Servers Disrupting Hospital Networks

Jan 26, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice seized control of ransomware servers and websites that targeted more than 1,500 victims in over 80 countries.

New Report Shows How Ransomware Continues to Impact Patient Safety

Jan 18, 2023

In Ponemon Institute’s survey of healthcare IT professionals, many respondents indicated that ransomware attacks at their organization directly disrupted patient care.

US Family Planning Nonprofit MFHS Says Patient Medical Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

Jan 6, 2023

Maternal & Family Health Services experienced a sophisticated ransomware incident that may have exposed sensitive patient data.

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Hackers Accessed Data on 270,000 Patients from Louisiana Hospital System in Attempted Ransomware Attack

Another ransomware attack against a healthcare network resulted in a breach of personal data from more than 200,000 patients, continuing the ongoing series of ransomware attacks on medical care providers across the U.S.