Security
UMC Health System Grapples with IT Outage from Ransomware Attack
The organization’s facilities remained operational despite the IT outage.
10/3/2024
Why Healthcare Organizations are Major Cyberattack Targets
Healthcare is seen as especially vulnerable; however, organizations can take action to build out their cyber defenses.
9/26/2024
Defending Healthcare Facilities Against Ransomware Attacks
As ransomware attacks and tactics evolve, healthcare facilities must be aware of what threats exist and how to stay secure.
9/19/2024
Third-Party Vendors May Pose Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks
CMS and WPS alerted individuals about a potential data breach from the third-party software MOVEit.
9/12/2024
Man Escapes Police Custody at California Hospital After Causing Car Crash
The man escaped police custody during his transfer to jail.
9/11/2024
Authorities Issue Joint Advisory on RansomHub Ransomware
RansomHub has impacted at least 210 organizations across critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare.
9/6/2024
Oregon Man Charged in Bomb Threats to Jewish Hospitals in New York
If convicted, the man faces up to 155 years in prison.
8/28/2024
MetroHealth's Glick Center Gets Equipped with HID Security Solutions
MetroHealth chose HID2 to meet their need to provide a safe and secure experience for their occupants.
8/23/2024
Wayne Memorial Hospital Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
The incident was detected in early June.
8/21/2024
Palomar Health Medical Group Fully Restores Operations Following Cyberattack
The organization was able to successfully recover its data and correct the issue.
8/19/2024
Threats of Violence Hit Two Wisconsin Hospitals
Both hospitals secured their premises, with law enforcement confirming there were no credible threats.
8/14/2024
North Korean Operative Accused of Hacking into U.S. Healthcare Providers
The man allegedly stole sensitive information and installed ransomware to fund further attacks.
7/31/2024
Protecting the Healthcare Supply Chain from Cyberattacks
Vulnerabilities within the healthcare supply chain can become avenues for cyberattacks and subsequent disruptions.
7/25/2024
Palomar Health Medical Group Partially Restores Systems Following Cyberattack
It had taken the organization around two months to restore some system functions.
7/24/2024
Patient Chokes Out Roommate at Norristown State Hospital
The incident stemmed from a dispute over the roommate throwing the patient’s books.
7/18/2024
SouthCoast Health Struck by Data Security Event
The event occurred in June 2023, with the organization’s review just recently being completed.
7/17/2024
Palomar Health Medical Group Experiences Data Breach
Currently, PHMG cannot determine the specific individuals and information that may have been impacted by the incident.
7/11/2024
Healthcare Cyber Incidents by the Numbers
A closer look reveals key trends on cyber incidents in healthcare.
7/10/2024
Update on Lurie Children's Hospital Cyberattack
Around 792,000 individuals were affected by the attack.
7/3/2024
HHS Alerts Healthcare Organizations to 'Qilin' Ransomware Group
Qilin is known to employ tactics such as spear phishing and double extortion.
6/27/2024
Aultman Hospital Experiences Email Phishing Attack
The incident involved one employee’s email account sending out phishing messages.
6/27/2024
How Doors Help Provide Security and Privacy in Healthcare Facilities
Door manufacturers discuss how doors aid in securing facilities and providing privacy.
6/20/2024
Delta Specialty Hospital Experiences Email Breach
The incident was limited to just one employee’s email account.
6/20/2024
How the Ascension Ransomware Attack Happened
An employee mistakenly downloaded a malicious file.
6/19/2024
Native American Health Center Falls Victim to Cyberattack
The incident occurred on November 19, 2023.
6/13/2024
70,000 Adventist Health Tulare Patients Impacted by Third-Party Breach
The incident happened to a third-party agency named Signature Performance.
6/12/2024
Microsoft Announces Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals
This comes in the wake of growing cyberattacks on the healthcare industry.
6/11/2024
First Cybersecurity Certification Developed for Healthcare Facilities
More healthcare facilities are falling victim to cyberattacks.
6/4/2024
Children's Minnesota Caught Up in Email Breach
They identified unauthorized access on two employee email accounts.
5/30/2024
Lessons to Learn from the Ascension Ransomware Attack
Securing backup data, having the correct resources and sharing information are crucial to addressing ransomware attacks.
5/23/2024
CentroMed Struck with Another Cyberattack
This is the second time the Texas-based healthcare provider has been involved in a cyberattack in under a year.
5/23/2024
ARPA-H Announces Program to Automate Cybersecurity in Healthcare
The program, named UPGRADE, aims to protect operations and care continuity from cyberattacks.
5/22/2024
New Jersey Affiliated Dermatologists Suffers Cyberattack
The cybersecurity incident occurred in March.
5/21/2024
Ascension Confirms Ransomware Attack
The organization has yet to confirm if the incident compromised patient data.
5/14/2024
Workplace Safety and the Role of Access Control
Workplace violence and other issues threaten patients, staff and operations, so managers need to rethink security measures and technology.
5/13/2024
MedStar Health Victim of Data Security Incident
The nonprofit healthcare provider experienced the breaches intermittently between January 2023 and October 2023.
5/9/2024
Aspire Health Alliance Struck by Data Security Incident
Unusual activity was discovered in their digital environment in September 2023.
5/8/2024
Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Falls Victim to Cyberattack
The cyber incident occurred in late January.
5/2/2024
LA County Department of Health Services Targeted in Phishing Attack
More than 6,000 individuals’ data may have been affected.
5/1/2024
Prisoner Escapes Holding Cell at San Francisco Hospital
The prisoner peacefully surrendered while not escaping custody.
4/30/2024
Suicide Offers Reminder of Need for Hospital Security
The incident did not disrupt patient care.
4/19/2024
Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Experiences Cyber Incident
The incident happened during the early morning on January 25.
4/18/2024
Remote Access Systems Pose Cybersecurity Risk
Attacks can impact a healthcare system’s ability to provide care.
4/17/2024
Update Survey Spotlights Pay for Security Professionals
Managers can sort the salary data based on titles, responsibility, gender, location, experience and certification.
4/15/2024
Healthcare Ranks Highest for Ransomware Complaints: Report
The healthcare and public health sector filed 249 ransomware complaints to the FBI in 2023.
4/12/2024
Hospital Revisits Security After Woman Tries to Kidnap Baby
The hospital is reviewing and tightening security measures in response.
4/10/2024
