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Senate Finance Committee Chair Requests Additional Details on Change Healthcare Cyberattack – HIPAA Journal

The Senate Finance Committee Chair is requesting additional details regarding the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, highlighting ongoing concerns about the security of sensitive healthcare information. This incident comes amidst a growing number of cyber incidents targeting the healthcare sector, underscoring its vulnerability in the face of advancing cyber threats.…

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Why Healthcare Data is a Prime Target for Ransomware Hackers

Rising Threat of Ransomware in the Healthcare Sector In the current digital landscape, the healthcare industry has unfortunately emerged as a prime target for ransomware attacks. Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities within this sector, aware that healthcare data is both highly lucrative and critically essential. Understanding the motivations behind these…

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