The healthcare sector continues to be a prime target for cybercriminals, experiencing a slew of cyberattacks that shows no sign of abating in 2023. According to a report from the U.S. Government’s Office for Civil Rights, the first quarter alone saw 145 reported data breaches, down from 707 incidents in…
In the current landscape of heightened cyber threats, it is imperative for organizations to robustly protect against cyberattacks. Traditional penetration testing has its merits but often presents challenges such as high costs and limited frequency. Automated internal and external network pentesting emerges as a transformative solution, equipping entities to proactively…
Data Breach Notification, Data Privacy, Data Security Australian Clinical Labs Fined $5.8 Million for 2022 Data Theft Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 9, 2025 An Australian court has mandated a $5.8 million penalty against Australian Clinical Labs for deficiencies in data management during a data theft incident in…
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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…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime ‘Success Stories’ Campaign Improperly Released PHI of 150 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 1, 2025 Cadia Healthcare, operating five nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities, has been fined $182,000 for disclosing patient photos and PHI in social media “success stories.” (Image:…
Florida Medication Management Provider Reports Data Breach Affecting 150,000 Records In a significant security incident, a medication management provider based in Florida has disclosed a data breach impacting approximately 150,000 records. The breach, which has captured the attention of industry experts and regulatory bodies alike, raises serious concerns regarding data…
A significant breach exposing over 145,000 files of sensitive medical and personal information has occurred at Archer Health Inc., a California-based provider of in-home healthcare and palliative care services. This database was found online without encryption or password protection, leaving the data vulnerable to unauthorized access. Archer Health, also recognized…
Recent updates to Texas health information legislation, which came into effect on September 1, introduce several critical provisions with implications for artificial intelligence and health record data management. Regulatory attorney Rachel Rose outlines the significance of this new state law, especially for organizations within the healthcare sector. Texas Senate Bill…
