Veracode Security

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The healthcare industry is transforming patient care through software, from 24/7 digital patient portals, to AI-fueled medical research, and everything in between. As innovation reaches new heights, how does healthcare stack up against other sectors in terms of software security flaws and the ability to remediate them?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2022

Conti -- one of the most ruthless and successful Russian ransomware groups -- publicly declared during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that it would refrain from targeting healthcare providers. The post Conti’s Ransomware Toll on the Healthcare Industry appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2024

UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum and Change Healthcare, has confirmed that it paid the ransom demands of the cybercriminals behind the late February incident that led to widespread service outages in the U.S. healthcare industry.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

US authorities have issued a joint advisory warning of North Korea-linked APTs using Maui ransomware in attacks against the Healthcare sector. Treasury Department issued a joint advisory that warn of North-Korea-linked threat actors using Maui ransomware in attacks aimed at organizations in the Healthcare sector. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Veracode Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

In light of the current pandemic, our healthcare industry has been challenged like never before. Healthcare workers heroically stepped up to the plate, caring for those in need, while the industry itself digitally transformed to keep up with the influx of patient data and virtual wellness appointments.

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

From 2018 to 2023, healthcare data breaches have increased by 93 percent. Healthcare organizations can’t afford to let preventable breaches slip by. Globally, the average cost of a healthcare data breach has reached $10.93 The situation for healthcare organizations may seem bleak. But there is hope.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The healthcare industry, like many others, has been the victim of numerous cyber attacks. In fact, healthcare breaches became front-page news in 2015 with a hack of Anthem Blue Cross, which is still the largest healthcare data breach to date. The post Can the healthcare industry stay ahead of cybercriminals?

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2023

Threat actors are targeting organizations in the Australian healthcare sector with the Gootkit malware loader. Trend Micro researchers warn that Gootkit Loader is actively targeting the Australian healthcare industry. Threat actors also used healthcare providers across Australia. ” concludes the report.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 24, 2022

Analyzing over 100 prominent ransomware incidents, Barracuda found the top targeted sectors to be education, municipalities, healthcare, infrastructure and financial. The post How ransomware attacks target specific industries appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2024

billing and electronic payment system operated by Change Healthcare, a big division of UnitedHealth Group, is only the latest, but maybe greatest, example. RELATED: Hospitals Seek Federal Help as Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Disrupts Payments ] The attack has left hundreds, if not thousands, of providers all over the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The healthcare industry suffers the most costly breaches at more than $10 million per incident, and is the most breached sector, according to two reports issued within the past year. IBM Security's "Cost of a Data Breach 2022" report ( download here ) found that healthcare was the highest cost industry for the twelfth year in a row.

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Heimadal Security

JANUARY 12, 2023

The post New Gootkit Malware Attacks Target Australia’s Healthcare Industry appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. It often operates by infiltrating and exploiting legitimate infrastructure and seeding those sites […].

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Healthcare providers groups are ramping up pressure on the federal government, lawmakers, and UnitedHealth Group to help hospitals, healthcare clinics, and pharmacies that have gone more than two weeks without payments following the devastating ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth company.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

There is some relief coming for beleaguered pharmacies, hospitals, and patient now that UnitedHealth Group has the electronic prescribing systems for its Change Healthcare business up and running after being down for weeks following an attack last month by ransomware group BlackCat.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Cyberattacks are rapidly overwhelming the healthcare sector. Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. By Tom Neclerio , Vice President of Professional Services at SilverSky.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Healthcare is among those organizations that need to be[…]. The post Vulnerability Management in the Healthcare Industry appeared first on Iceberg Networks. The post Vulnerability Management in the Healthcare Industry appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

With every new healthcare API integration that OpenAI gets access to, the attack surface grows, creating new opportunities for attackers. The post Beware of OpenAI and ChatGPT-4 Turbo in Healthcare Orgs’ API Attack Surface appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2021

The HIPAA Journal reported that “2020 was the worst ever year for healthcare industry data breaches.” The post Healthcare cybersecurity: Our 6-step plan to secure healthcare data appeared first on ManageEngine Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Related: Hackers relentlessly target healthcare providers. However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. There are many reasons for the vulnerable state of healthcare data. Healthcare data security and privacy is a problem that continues to grow.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 2, 2023

We look at the motivations behind cybercriminals targeting healthcare organizations and what you can do to protect your organization. Read More The post Hacking for Profit: Why the Healthcare Industry is Under Attack appeared first on Axio.

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The State of Security

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Millions of dollars have been stolen from healthcare companies after fraudsters gained access to customer accounts and redirected payments. The post FBI warns of criminals attacking healthcare payment processors appeared first on The State of Security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic changed the way most people look at healthcare. It proved the broad utility of telehealth as a way to continue care without needing to take in-person trips to a healthcare facility. It also showcased how vitally important healthcare cybersecurity has become during the internet age.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ransomware continues to pose an alarming threat to critical infrastructure, with the healthcare sector being particularly vulnerable to its devastating effects. This highlights the domino effect that ransomware attacks can have on healthcare delivery at a regional level, categorizing them as a regional disaster. and globally.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 30, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a disruptive force across various industries, and its potential impact on healthcare is nothing short of revolutionary. With advancements in machine learning and data analytics, AI has the ability to transform healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and enhance overall efficiency.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 22, 2023

Cloud computing has become a game-changer for many industries, and healthcare is no exception. Healthcare providers are starting to recognize the potential of cloud technology to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and reduce costs.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Ransomware attacks launched against healthcare providers are on the rise as 2021 draws to a close. The HHS Office for Civil Rights’ HIPAA Breach Reporting Tool points to several high-impact ransomware attacks related to the healthcare industry.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Healthcare is a highly sensitive and heavily regulated industry. Recently, the healthcare and life science industry is being overwhelmed by […]. The post Worst Healthcare Data Breaches of 2021 appeared first on Sonrai Security. The post Worst Healthcare Data Breaches of 2021 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The State of Security

MARCH 13, 2022

As cybercrime reached record heights and more companies went digital, industries realized their current security efforts fell short. Healthcare is a prime example. The medical sector has had the second highest number of data breaches of any industry for more than five years. This […]… Read More.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

healthcare organizations of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. healthcare organizations of targeted attacks conducted by ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. This alert aims at organizations in the healthcare sector because ALPHV Blackcat affiliates have been observed primarily targeting this sector.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 21, 2024

The ransomware attack on UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare subsidiary last month demonstrated how appealing the data-rich US healthcare industry is to hackers, how devastating the consequences can be, and how sophisticated cybercriminals are. Why is Healthcare Targeted? It’s not the healthcare they’re after.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A Portal to Danger With the pandemic in 2020, it’s safe to say that healthcare changed forever. The post Healthcare Industry: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and How to Treat Them appeared first on Enzoic. The post Healthcare Industry: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities and How to Treat Them appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

While achieving compliance with industry standards is the minimum, it’s not enough to prevent insider threats, supply chain attacks, DDoS, or sophisticated cyberattacks such as double-extortion ransomware, phishing, business email compromise (BEC), info-stealing malware or attacks that leverage the domain name system (DNS).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In particular, the need for smart technology that manages who can access what and when is at high demand within the healthcare industry. This balancing act often leaves healthcare providers with a series of obstacles during critical circumstances. Consumer Expectations. Data’s Lifetime Impact.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

25, 2023— DataPivot Technologies , a prominent provider of Data Center, Cloud and Data Protection Solutions, understands that healthcare providers today are scrambling to solve complex clinical, operational and patient data backup & recovery challenges. North Andover, Mass.,

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Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Ransomware attacks are rapidly becoming the weapon of choice, making up over half of all attacks in the healthcare industry. Learn more from Specops Software on securing your organization from these attacks. [.]

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2023

Health-ISAC, a nonprofit, private sector, member-driven organization, has released its annual cyber threat report on current and emerging threat activity in the healthcare industry, in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton Cyber Threat Intelligence.

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Digital Guardian

MAY 23, 2022

A new alert, via the HHS Cybersecurity Program, is reminding healthcare organizations about four Russian threat groups.

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