Security News

'Orangeworm' Cyberspies Target Healthcare Sector in US, Europe, Asia
2018-04-23 08:27

A threat group tracked by Symantec as Orangeworm has been targeting healthcare organizations in the United States, Europe and Asia, but the attacks do not appear to be the work of a nation state. read more

Mobile devices boost digital transformation in healthcare, but security issues remain
2018-04-11 19:03

More than 90% of healthcare IT managers said the adoption of mobile devices improved hospital communication and patient satisfaction.

How to minimize healthcare supply chain threats
2018-04-10 12:42

There are many reasons why healthcare institutions have poor cybersecurity: most resources go towards providing patient care and not enough is left for cybersecurity; not all hospitals have a...

Most healthcare pros believe their organizations adequately protect patient data
2018-04-03 11:45

Most of the healthcare professionals polled remain confident regarding their own organization’s cyber security protocols despite apprehensions connected with their own healthcare information and...

Why Is Shadow IT So Common in Healthcare?
2018-03-29 19:48

VA Watchdog Agency Report Cites Unauthorized Patient DatabaseThe unauthorized deployment of an unsecured patient database is the latest instance of "shadow IT" spotlighted by a Department of...

Conquering Healthcare's Endpoint Protection Challenges
2018-03-21 21:03

The healthcare sector is slowly making progress yet still has a long way to go in ensuring that all endpoint devices are being effectively protected, says security expert Mac McMillan. What steps...

The Latest Strains of Attacks on the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sector
2018-03-15 13:44

Cyber Attacks Continue to Plague the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industries That Remain Lucrative Targets Schools were shut down due to high levels of absences and for sanitation purposes....

Healthcare industry: Attacks outpacing investments in personnel, education and resources
2018-03-13 12:45

Recognizing that healthcare organizations are facing constant cyber attacks, the 2018 Impact of Cyber Insecurity on Healthcare Organizations study examines the myriad of cybersecurity-related...

Record surges in healthcare attacks, fileless malware, cryptocurrency mining
2018-03-12 18:45

During Q4 2017, McAfee Labs saw on average eight new threat samples per second, and the increasing use of fileless malware attacks leveraging Microsoft PowerShell. The Q4 spike in Bitcoin value...

Is Healthcare Sector Cybersecurity Finally Maturing?
2018-03-08 20:48

More healthcare organizations are "decoupling" their HIPAA compliance efforts from their cybersecurity initiatives, a sign that the sector is maturing, says security expert Axel Wirth, discussing...