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Black Kite Research Uncovers Hidden ‘Silent Breaches’ in Interconnected Ecosystems

Black Kite, a leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, has released its sixth annual Third Party Breach Report, offering an in-depth analysis of public data breaches and regulatory findings from the previous year. The report highlights a troubling trend in 2024: a proliferation of “silent breaches” within extensive supply chains.…

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Massive Healthcare Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Information of Over 1 Million Americans – MSN

In a significant data breach, sensitive information belonging to over one million Americans has been compromised, raising alarms in the cybersecurity community. This incident marks one of the largest healthcare data breaches to date, prompting heightened scrutiny from government officials and industry leaders alike. The breach, which reportedly occurred recently,…

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2024 Report: 3 Health Organizations Highlight Hacks Impacting 1.2 Million

Cyber Attacks Strike Healthcare Sector in Multiple States Recent cyber incidents have targeted healthcare organizations across the United States, compromising sensitive data for over 1.2 million patients. Notable victims include a California hospital system, an Alabama cardiology practice, and a community health network in Colorado. These breaches highlight the escalating…

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Vulnerabilities in Two Patient Monitors Could Allow Attackers to Take Control

Data Privacy, Data Security, Governance & Risk Management Federal Authorities Alert on Flaws That Could Enable Systematic Exploitation of Patient Monitoring Devices Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 30, 2025 Authorities are raising concerns over vulnerabilities identified in the Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. (Image: Epsimed) U.S. federal…

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2024 Report on Healthcare Data Breaches – HIPAA Journal

The 2024 Healthcare Data Breach Report has surfaced, highlighting significant vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector. The report, published by HIPAA Journal, sheds light on a series of cybersecurity incidents that have compromised sensitive health information, raising alarms about the potential threats faced by healthcare organizations. In recent months, numerous healthcare…

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Why the Use of AI in Healthcare Echoes the Early Days of Social Media

Emerging AI Technologies in Healthcare: Risks and Governance Challenges The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is substantial, offering transformative potential for patient care and operational efficiency. However, industry experts caution that many organizations are ill-prepared to handle the inherent risks associated with these sophisticated technologies, drawing parallels to…

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Texas Probes Insider Breach and Misappropriation of Benefit Funds

Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare, Industry Specific Seven Texas Health and Human Services Employees Terminated Following Data Breach Affecting 61,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 22, 2025 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is alerting 61,000 individuals to a breach involving insider access over three years. (Image:…

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