SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have sharply increased in 2024, as shown by recent research from Safety Detectives. Compared to 2023, healthcare providers are facing a higher frequency of ransomware incidents, impacting their ability to deliver essential services and protect sensitive patient data.

Healthcare

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Huge increase in numbers As we reported in July , the number of data breach victims went up 1,170% in Q2 2024, compared to Q2 2023 (from 81,958,874 victims to 1,041,312,601). The huge increase is no big surprise if you look at the size of some of these breaches. Dell notifies customers about data breach (49 million customers) 4.

Data breaches

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

UnitedHealth Group recently confirmed that a ransomware attack on subsidiary Change Healthcare has compromised the personal information and healthcare data of more than 100 million individuals. In its guidelines on handling data breaches in healthcare, the U.S.

Healthcare

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

Cell C, one of the biggest telecom providers in South Africa confirms a data breach following a 2024 cyberattack. The company founded in 2001 offers prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, data bundles and internet services, fiber broadband, roaming and international calling, SIM-only plans and device deals.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Omni Family Health disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 470,000 current and former patients and employees. Omni Family Health is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to communities in California, focusing on underserved populations. ” reads the data breach notification.

Data breaches

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2025

A US chain of dental offices known as Westend Dental LLC denied a 2020 ransomware attack and its associated data breach, instead telling their customers that data was lost due to an accidentally formatted hard drive. Unfortunately for the organization, the truth was found out.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The hospital revealed that the security breach exposed sensitive health data for over 316,000 patients. Anna Jaques Hospital is a not-for-profit community healthcare facility located in Newburyport, Massachusetts. After the negotiation with the hospital failed, the Money Message group leaked the stolen data on January 26.

Data breaches

Krebs on Security

MAY 15, 2025

The new site quickly attracted more than 300,000 users, and facilitated the sale of databases stolen from hundreds of hacking victims, including some of the largest consumer data breaches in recent history. In May 2024, a reincarnation of Breachforums was seized by the FBI and international partners.

Healthcare

SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Healthcare cybersecurity is undergoing explosive growth, reflecting both escalating threats and urgent investments to protect patient data and systems. According to a new report, the global healthcare cybersecurity market was valued at US $21.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $82.90 The market's expected ris e to $82.9

Healthcare

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Atrium Health disclosed a data breach affecting 585,000 individuals to the HHS, potentially linked to the use of online tracking tools. Healthcare company Atrium Health disclosed a data breach that impacted 585,000 individuals. The company notified the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2025

Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is a healthcare institution based in Staten Island, New York. A recovery team, with help from a cybersecurity firm, worked to restore systems and assess the attack’s scope, including its potential impact on patient data.

Data breaches

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

On Monday, November 11, Amazon confirmed a data breach that impacted its employee data. The breach, linked to the infamous MOVEit Transfer vulnerability, underscores the far-reaching consequences of last year's major supply chain attack. Shortly after the attacks, the SEC launched an investigation into Progress Software.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2025

Port of Seattle is notifying 90,000 people of a data breach after personal data was stolen in a ransomware attack in August 2024. The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors.

Data breaches

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

24, 2025, CyberNewswire – – INE Security , a global provider of cybersecurity training and certification, today announced its initiative to spotlight the increasing cyber threats targeting healthcare institutions. Recent reports show healthcare has endured a record wave of cyber breaches. Cary, NC, Mar.

Healthcare

Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2025

The ransomware attack that hit McLaren Health Care in 2024 exposed the personal data of 743,000 individuals. McLaren Health Care is notifying over 743,000 people of a data breach discovered on August 5, 2024. ” reads the data breach notification letter shared with the Maine Attorney General’s Office.

Data breaches

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 6, 2025

This year's IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report provides a sobering look at how the latest technological shifts are impacting enterprise security. For the first time in five years, the global average cost of a data breach has decreased, dropping 9% to $4.44 million" compared to organizations that did not. million and $4.91

Data breaches

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2025

According to the data breach notification, the company identified affected individuals by March 31, 2025. ” reads the data breach notification sent to the impacted individuals. The company notified the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that the data breach impacted 235,911 individuals.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2025

Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) disclosed a data breach that exposed personal information of 5.5 Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) is a nonprofit healthcare network headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. The healthcare network employs about 30,000 health professionals and has an annual revenue of over $5.6

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2025

Community Health Center (CHC) data breach impacted over 1 million patients in Connecticut, the healthcare provider started notifying them. Community Health Center (CHC) is a leading healthcare provider based in Connecticut, offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2025

Anne Arundel Dermatology (AAD) reported a data breach involving unauthorized access to its systems between February 14 and May 13, 2025. ” reads the data breach notification sent to impacted individuals. After detecting the intrusion, quickly secured its systems and launched an investigation into the incident.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2025

Data breach at Healthcare services company Episource exposes personal and health data of over 5.4 A cyberattack on healthcare firm Episource led to a data breach exposing personal and health data of over 5.4 A threat actor accessed and copied data between January 27 and February 6.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2025

Mainline Health Systems disclosed a data breach that impacted over 100,000 individuals. The healthcare organization disclosed a data breach that impacted 101104 individuals. ” reads the data breach notification letter shared with the Maine Attorney General’s Office.

Data breaches

Schneier on Security

JULY 24, 2025

Or consider a storage device that holds all your credentials, like your driver’s license, professional certifications, and healthcare information, and lets you selectively share one without giving away everything at once. Let’s take healthcare as an example. The implications extend far beyond healthcare.

Architecture

Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

If a company you do business with becomes part of a data breach, cybercriminals may have full access to your confidential information. Unfortunately, data breaches are on the rise and affecting more companies and consumers than ever. billion people received notices that their information was exposed in a data breach.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The group claimed to have stolen 500GB of data including Finacial data, Organisation data, Users data and personal documents, NDA’s, Confidential data, and more. As proof of the data breach, the group published multiple screenshots, including pictures of passports and other documents. reads the CSA.

Ransomware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

However, industries reliant on shared devices—such as healthcare, retail, and manufacturing—face unique challenges. For example, in healthcare, constant authentication interruptions can impact both patient care and productivity. These fast-paced environments need a more flexible approach to balance security, speed, and user privacy.

Authentication

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

The company discovered the zero-day vulnerabilities in IoT live-streaming cameras, used in industrial operations, healthcare, and other sensitive environments. Attackers can also trigger flaws to extract network details to infiltrate connected systems, increasing the risk of data breaches and ransomware attacks.

Firmware

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2025

A cyberattack on healthcare provider Esse Health in April 2025 exposed data of 263K+ patients, including SSNs and medical info. In April 2025, Missouri-based healthcare provider Esse Health suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its systems and led to the theft of personal data from over hundreds of thousands individuals.

Data breaches

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2025

A data breach at Radiology Associates of Richmond has exposed the personal and health information of over 1.4 Radiology Associates of Richmond has disclosed a data breach that impacted personal and health information of over 1.4 million individuals. million individuals. The incident impacted more than 1.9

Data breaches

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Memorial Hospital and Manor is a community hospital and healthcare facility that serves Decatur County and surrounding areas in southwest Georgia. It offers a range of healthcare services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, surgical care, and specialized medical services. terabytes of data.

Ransomware

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Windows and Qualcomm bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Three new Ivanti CSA zero-day actively exploited in attacks Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S.

Data breaches

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 22, 2025

HHS Office for Civil Rights Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care Under HIPAA madhav Thu, 01/23/2025 - 06:25 Data Breaches in Healthcare: Why Stronger Regulations Matter A data breach involving personal health information isnt just about stolen filesits a gut punch to trust and a serious shake-up to peoples lives.

Healthcare

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2025

.” The RansomHouse gang announced the hack of Loretto Hospital in Chicago, the groups claims to have stolen 1.5TB of sensitive data. They provide healthcare services including: primary care, geriatric medicine, vision care, behavioral health services, pediatrics, womens health, pediatric medicine, family planning and dental services.

Hacking

Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2025

February 2025 saw a series of high-impact data breaches affecting industries ranging from healthcare and finance to cloud services and government agencies. These incidents exposed sensitive data, disrupted operations, and. The post Top Data Breaches of February 2025 appeared first on Strobes Security.

Data breaches

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 5, 2025

There’s no such thing as a routine day in healthcare IT anymore. With record-breaking breach volumes, […] The post Healthcare Under Pressure appeared first on Security Boulevard. And the threats are accelerating. And the threats are accelerating.

Healthcare

Heimadal Security

JUNE 26, 2025

Top cybersecurity news between 20th and 26th June talks about Qilin ransomware’s new tricks, a DHS advisory on Iran-supported threat actors, a healthcare facilities’ data breach impact, and a new record for DDoS attacks.

DDOS

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Verizons Data Breach Investigations Report showed that 74% of security breaches involve a human element, with system administrators and developers accounting for most of these errors. Expect to see more investments in privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as encryption, anonymization, and data masking.

Cybersecurity