HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance HHS Proposes New Encryption and Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare Organizations Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 27, 2024 Recent high-profile breaches have targeted sensitive healthcare data. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is intensifying its digital security measures in response to…
As 2024 draws to an end, the cybersecurity landscape has witnessed an alarming surge in cyber threats. The increasing dependence on digital infrastructures has made both public and private sectors key targets for cybercriminals, leading to an uptick in significant ransomware attacks and data breaches throughout the year. This report…
IT Outage Linked to Ransomware Attack at California Healthcare Provider In a significant cybersecurity incident, PIH Health, a regional healthcare provider in Southern California, has confirmed that it is grappling with an ongoing IT outage following a ransomware attack on December 1. Cybercriminals claim to have exfiltrated 17 million patient…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific Also: How Leading Cybersecurity Firms are Preparing for 2025 Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • December 13, 2024 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, and Michael Novinson In the latest weekly roundup, the editors at ISMG examined the implications…
Investigation Launched into Data Breach Involving OnePoint Patient Care NEWTOWN, Pa., Nov. 29, 2024 — The law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP has announced an investigation into potential data privacy violations stemming from a significant data breach at OnePoint Patient Care, a hospice pharmacy service provider based in Tempe, Arizona. The…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Outpatient Appointments Cancelled at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 26, 2024 Image: Shutterstock A significant cyber incident has occurred at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, a key healthcare provider in northwest England, resulting in the cancellation of…
Cybercriminals Target Medical Specialty Practices in Recent Hacks In a concerning trend, cybercriminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities within medical specialty practices in the United States, with two notable instances in recent weeks. An Illinois-based gastroenterology practice and a pulmonary practice in California were targeted, with attackers alleging they have accessed…
Breach Notification, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare Ransomware Attack Exposes Personal Data of Over 133,000 at Small Oklahoma Hospital Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 19, 2024 Image: Great Plains Regional Medical Center Great Plains Regional Medical Center, a 62-bed facility in Elk City, Oklahoma, experienced a significant ransomware attack…
Data breaches pose significant risks to organizations, with the financial repercussions being only one aspect of the problem. An alarming statistic from the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that the average expense associated with a ransomware attack averages around $47,000, with some incidents costing companies millions. Furthermore, business email…
