Recent analyses indicate a troubling rise in cyber intrusions, fueled by the proliferation of criminal tools and insufficient defenses. A recent episode of The Indicator from Planet Money delves into how data breaches are accelerating, the decreasing costs of entry for attackers, and the implications this holds for patients, consumers,…
Introduction In an age where digital connectivity is paramount, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have emerged as crucial facilitators for communication and data exchange among software applications. Acting as bridges, APIs enable various systems to share information seamlessly. However, with the rising adoption of APIs comes an increased risk, as they…
Sensitive Patient Information Compromised in SimonMed Imaging Data Breach In a recent cybersecurity incident, SimonMed Imaging has reported a significant data breach affecting the personal information of over 1.2 million individuals. The breach necessitates urgent attention from healthcare providers and business owners alike, as it underscores the vulnerabilities prevalent in…
The cybersecurity landscape is increasingly marked by a staggering disparity in the value of personal information on the dark web. In this context, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) command the highest price, selling for upwards of $1,000 each. This is significantly more than a credit card number, which averages around $5,…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Two Companies Face a Combined $6.5 Million in Class Action Settlements Post-2024 Cyber Attacks Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 10, 2025 Both ALN Medical Management and Octapharma Plasma have recently agreed to multimillion-dollar settlements related to cyber incidents from 2024. (Image: Getty Images) In…
Third-Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare New Guide Aims to Help Organizations Focus on Vendor Risks Strategically Marianne Kolbasuk McGee ( HealthInfoSec) • October 8, 2025 The SMART Toolkit from the Health Sector Coordinating Council aims to assist healthcare entities in managing third-party risk effectively. (Image: HSCC) The…
Surge in Data Breaches Across Australia Signals Growing Cyber Threats Australia is experiencing a dramatic rise in data breaches, with a staggering 48% increase reported this year, indicating that cybercriminals are targeting organizations in the region with increasing frequency. This troubling trend is highlighted by data from Cyble’s dark web…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Strategies Aim to Strengthen Global AI Position Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 8, 2025 Henna Virkkunen, European Commissioner for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, during an Aug. 10, 2025 European Parliament session. (Image: Philippe Stirnweiss/European Union) The European Union…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare EyeMed Faces $12.6 Million Fallout Over 2020 Cyber Incident with New Settlement Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 6, 2025 EyeMed Vision Care has settled for $5 million over a 2020 data breach, which has already cost the firm in regulatory fines. (Image: EyeMed) EyeMed…
