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Safeguarding Patient Data with HITRUST Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Technology Companies

Security Boulevard

Healthcare organizations increasingly rely on technology to store, manage, and transmit sensitive patient information. The post Safeguarding Patient Data with HITRUST Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Technology Companies appeared first on Hyperproof.

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Prevention & Cure: Countermeasures Against Healthcare Cyberattacks

Security Boulevard

A recent successful cyberattack on a large technology provider for hospitals and pharmacies in the US has left patients unable to obtain their medication. The post Prevention & Cure: Countermeasures Against Healthcare Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How Does Technology Improve Healthcare?

SecureBlitz

The healthcare industry is such an important part of keeping society moving forward and improving the lives of citizens everywhere. The post How Does Technology Improve Healthcare? Even […]. appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Change Healthcare outages reportedly caused by ransomware

Malwarebytes

On Wednesday February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare—a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group—experienced serious system outages due to a cyberattack. In a Form 8-K filing the company said it: “identified a suspected nation-state associated cyber security threat actor had gained access to some of the Change Healthcare information technology systems.”

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S.

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New ransomware group demands Change Healthcare ransom

Malwarebytes

The Change Healthcare ransomware attack has taken a third cruel twist. Change Healthcare is one of the largest healthcare technology companies in the USA, responsible for the flow of payments between payers, providers, and patients. ” The announcement follows a series of events that require some unpacking. .”

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What's the Prescription for Cyber Resilience in Healthcare?

SecureWorld News

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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Beware of Pixels & Trackers on U.S. Healthcare Websites

The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. This report offers insights for cybersecurity, compliance, and privacy executives at healthcare organizations, as well as for policymakers and auditors.