Healthcare, Industry Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Healthcare Groups Warn of Risks from HHS’ Proposed IT Certification Changes Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • March 3, 2026 Proposed reductions in health IT certification requirements by HHS are facing resistance from industry groups concerned about privacy and security implications. (Image: Getty…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare <span class=”article-sub-title”>Experts Caution Against DDoS, Ransomware, and Other Cyber Threats in Healthcare</span> <span class=”article-byline”> <a class=”author-link” href=””>Marianne Kolbasuk McGee</a> (<a href=””><i class=”fa fa-twitter”/>HealthInfoSec</a>) • <span class=”text-nowrap”>March 2, 2026</span> <a href=”#disqus_thread”/> </span> <figure> <img src=”” alt=”Iran Conflict Elevates Cyber Risk for Healthcare”…
January 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report A notable security incident has emerged within the healthcare sector, marked by a significant data breach that raises concerns for stakeholders across the industry. This breach, detailed in a report released on January 2026, underscores the ongoing vulnerability of sensitive data and the imperative…
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,…
Healthcare Sector Faces a Surge in Ransomware Attacks: 49% Increase Year-Over-Year Recent data reveals a troubling trend in cybersecurity as the healthcare sector continues to be the most targeted industry for ransomware attacks, with incidents surging by 49% over the past year. This alarming increase underscores the evolving threat landscape,…
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)…
