Security News

Rhysida ransomware behind recent attacks on healthcare
2023-08-09 18:31

The Rhysida ransomware operation is making a name for itself after a wave of attacks on healthcare organizations has forced government agencies and cybersecurity companies to pay closer attention to its operations. While some ransomware operations claim not to intentionally target healthcare organizations and even provide free decryption keys if done by mistake, Rhysida does not appear to follow the same policy.

Preventative medicine for securing IoT tech in healthcare organizations
2023-08-09 14:02

We will explore what the Internet of Medical Things is and will investigate how healthcare organizations should best assess the security of their networks. We will then reveal why and how HIPAA plays a role in securing sensitive medical data and how attack surface management can secure the IoMT for healthcare organizations.

Brit healthcare body rapped for WhatsApp chat sharing patient data
2023-08-03 09:26

Staff at NHS Lanarkshire - which serves over half a million Scottish residents - used WhatsApp to swap photos and personal info about patients, including children's names and addresses. This, the watchdog said, "Demonstrates that information governance expectations regarding WhatsApp were not understood by staff involved in the WhatsApp Group."

Strategies for ensuring compliance and security in outdated healthcare IT systems
2023-08-01 04:00

With the average price tag for a healthcare data breach at an all-time high, the overall financial damage to an organization is high regarding economic loss and reputation repair. According to the...

How healthcare organizations should measure their device security success
2023-07-21 04:00

In this Help Net Security video, Chris Westphal, Head of Product Marketing at Ordr, discusses how healthcare organizations should measure their device security success and where they should be...

Why data travel is healthcare’s next big cybersecurity challenge
2023-07-20 05:00

Here's why data travel is the next big cybersecurity challenge - and what healthcare organizations can do to keep their data safe. Data travel is the journey your data takes once it leaves the direct control of your organization.

Healthcare organizations in the crosshairs of cyberattackers
2023-07-18 03:30

In an era where cyber threats continue to evolve, healthcare organizations are increasingly targeted by malicious actors employing multiple attack vectors, according to Trustwave. "Protecting the supply chain and maintaining business continuity are critical considerations across most industries, but healthcare cyber leaders encounter distinct challenges in safeguarding patient well-being, maintaining quality of care, and enabling healthcare professionals to leverage cutting-edge digital technologies to perform at the highest level," said Trustwave CISO Kory Daniels.

HCA confirms breach after hacker steals data of 11 million patients
2023-07-11 14:59

HCA Healthcare disclosed a data breach impacting an estimated 11 million patients who received care at one of its hospitals and clinics after a threat actor leaked samples of the stolen data on a hacking forum.As first reported by DataBreaches.net, on July 5th, 2023, a threat actor began selling data allegedly belonging to HCA Healthcare on a forum used to sell and leak stolen data.

How ransomware impacts the healthcare industry
2023-07-05 04:00

Healthcare continues to be one of the most attractive targets for cyberattackers, and the number of breaches affecting the industry is increasing yearly. In this Help Net Security video, Steve Gwizdala, VP of Healthcare at ForgeRock, discusses how vigilance and new ways of enhancing cybersecurity measures will be crucial to healthcare organizations and businesses responsible for protecting consumers' online information - across the entire supply chain.

Exploring the persistent threat of cyberattacks on healthcare
2023-06-26 04:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Brett Harris, Cybersecurity Officer for the Americas at Siemens Healthineers, discusses the long-term impacts of cyberattacks on healthcare institutions and what healthcare providers can do to protect patients' personal data and medical devices. Could you elaborate on the long-term impacts of significant cyberattacks on healthcare institutions?