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…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Healthcare Inotiv Updates SEC on Ongoing Evaluation of Cyberattack Impact Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 10, 2025 Inotiv Inc. recently informed federal regulators and investors of its ongoing assessment of the financial and operational ramifications following an August cyberattack. (Image: Inotiv) Inotiv, a contract…
Australia Shifts to Voluntary AI Framework, Leaving Regulatory Gaps On December 2, 2025, the Australian government unveiled a national strategy that favors voluntary frameworks for artificial intelligence, diverging sharply from its earlier proposal for enforceable regulations. Three months prior, officials had advocated for a set of ten mandatory guardrails designed…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Strategic Initiative Aims to Modernize Workflow, Enhance AI Utilization, and Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Agencies Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 4, 2025 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has introduced an AI strategy that aims to eliminate departmental silos and…
Surge in Cyber Attacks Signals Heightened Threat Landscape as Holiday Season Approaches As summer transitions into fall, cybersecurity landscapes are witnessing significant surges in malicious activity. The month of September recorded a noteworthy 28% increase in cyber incidents compared to August, according to the NCC. This momentum has continued into…
