Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health: A Secure Link to Medical Records—But What Are the Implications? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 8, 2026 OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health aims to securely integrate user health information with AI capabilities, although potential risks remain. (Image: OpenAI)…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Industry Specific Ransomware Group Qilin Claims to Have Stolen 852 GB of Data from a Healthcare Provider Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 5, 2026 Covenant Health is alerting nearly 480,000 patients about a data breach incident in 2025. (Image: Covenant Health) A significant data…
Government Response: New Zealand’s health minister has mandated a formal inquiry into a serious cyberattack on the ManageMyHealth platform. Patient Data Compromised: The breach may involve over 100,000 patients, with claims that the stolen data includes sensitive information such as passport scans, body images, and other health records. Ransom Demands:…
Growing Use of AI in Healthcare Raises Security and Compliance Concerns The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is set to expand significantly in 2026, with applications that range from back-office automation to clinical decision support systems. This surge in use cases brings along heightened concerns regarding privacy, security,…
As hospitals globally grapple with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, cybercriminals are intensifying their attacks on vulnerable healthcare institutions. The latest report from Palo Alto Networks reveals that threat actors are exploiting this crisis, targeting organizations at the forefront of pandemic response with ransomware and data-stealing malware. According to the report…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare Ransomware Group Rhysida Claims to Have Leaked 3.7TB of Data From Maryland Hospital System Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 18, 2025 MedStar Health is alerting patients about a hacking incident involving compromised data. Ransomware group Rhysida claims to have obtained the entity’s stolen…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare Data Breach At National Accident Health Exposes Medical Information of 181,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 15, 2025 The NAHGA has issued notifications to 181,000 individuals regarding an April breach that may have compromised their medical claims data. (Image: NAHGA) A breach…
Agentic AI, Healthcare, Industry Specific Presented by SailPoint 60 Healthcare organizations are currently facing unprecedented challenges, including a surge in cyberattacks targeting critical clinical operations. The complexities of today’s hybrid identity environments, which encompass electronic medical records, cloud services, and medical devices, are further compounded by a rapid increase in…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare Recent Cyber Incidents Affecting HIPAA Business Associates Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 12, 2025 Fieldtex Products, a medical supply vendor, has reported hacks affecting patient information. (Image: Fieldtex) Fieldtex Products, a medical supply fulfillment company based in Rochester, New York, has disclosed a…
