Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Former Employee Accused of Theft of 1 Million Patient Records Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 5, 2026 A former employee of Nuance Communications is facing heightened federal charges for allegedly downloading and storing over one million patient records from Geisinger Health on a…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Former Employee Charged with Stealing Over 1 Million Patient Records Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • February 5, 2026 A former Nuance Communications employee has been indicted on additional federal charges linked to a data breach involving over 1 million patient records from Geisinger…
Audit, Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare Experts Highlight Common Security Shortcomings Across Healthcare Sector Entities Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 3, 2026 Federal auditors indicate that entities in the healthcare sector often overlook significant security vulnerabilities in web-facing applications, endangering both IT frameworks and patient data. (Image: Getty Images)…
In a recent discussion, Dave Bailey, vice president at Clearwater, highlighted the critical role of governance and trust frameworks in the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare. He emphasized that the safety and accuracy of AI applications are contingent upon these frameworks, especially in clinical settings where inaccuracies can…
Recent investigations have revealed a concerning trend in cybersecurity, particularly involving a hacking group identified as “Orangeworm,” which has been specifically targeting healthcare organizations across multiple continents for corporate espionage. This malicious operation is plaguing advanced imaging systems, notably those utilized in X-Ray and MRI machines, along with patient consent…
Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Claroty CEO Yaniv Vardi Discusses IPO Strategy and Acquisition Growth Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 26, 2026 Yaniv Vardi, CEO, Claroty (Image: Claroty) Claroty, a leader in cyber-physical systems security, has secured $150 million to enhance its understanding of vulnerabilities in industrial physical…
Why 46 Million Breached Data Records Reflect Progress in Healthcare Cybersecurity In a recent analysis by Modern Healthcare, it has come to light that the healthcare sector experienced a significant data breach impacting approximately 46 million records. This alarming statistic underscores an ongoing challenge in the industry, but the context…
Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH, Industry Specific Federal Agencies Urge HIPAA Entities to Strengthen Security Risk Management Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 19, 2026 HHS is calling on HIPAA-regulated entities, such as hospitals and their third-party associates, to enhance the security of their IT systems, software, and medical devices. (Image: Getty Images)…
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)…
