Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare State Officials Investigate Breach of Back-Office Services Provider Uncovered in 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 25, 2026 The victim tally from Conduent Business Services’ hacking incident, first identified in January 2025, has now exceeded 25 million individuals nationwide. (Image: Conduent) The Conduent…
AI Chatbots Recognized as Leading Health Technology Hazard for 2026 In a comprehensive analysis by the ECRI Institute, a prominent patient safety research organization, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have been identified as the foremost health technology hazard for 2026. Researchers Rob Schluth and Scott Luney highlighted that these AI tools,…
Rising Threat of Third-Party Data Breaches: Key Insights for Business Owners In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, third-party data breaches have emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat. These incidents occur when malicious entities compromise vendors, suppliers, or contractors, thereby gaining access to sensitive information related to their clients. A recent…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Fortify Healthcare Cybersecurity with Enhanced Regulations and Support Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 8, 2025 A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators has reintroduced a significant cybersecurity bill aimed at enhancing protections in the healthcare sector. (Image: U.S. Congress) A bipartisan group of four U.S.…
In an increasingly complex cyber landscape, rural and small community hospitals are grappling with mounting cybersecurity threats, according to Jackie Mattingly, senior director at Clearwater, a consulting firm specializing in privacy and security. Faced with shrinking resources and staffing deficits, these hospitals are particularly vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks. Mattingly highlights…
Third-Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare New Guide Aims to Help Organizations Focus on Vendor Risks Strategically Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • October 8, 2025 The SMART Toolkit from the Health Sector Coordinating Council aims to assist healthcare entities in managing third-party risk effectively. (Image: HSCC) The…
3rd Party Risk Management, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Recent Breaches Uncover Cyber Risks to Patient Records Associated with Third-Party Vendors Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 24, 2025 Healthcare providers frequently face IT interruptions and the cleanup of data breaches involving third-party vendors. (Image: Getty Images) The healthcare sector…
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Ransomware incidents have surged dramatically within the healthcare sector, revealing critical vulnerabilities that threaten millions. Notably, UnitedHealth has reported that 190 million Americans suffered personal and healthcare data breaches due to a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, nearly doubling earlier estimates. This incident underscores how ransomware can effectively compromise essential…
