Security
Man Stabbed in Lobby at Massachusetts General Hospital
The man’s injuries were not life-threatening.
6/4/2025
Bradford Health Services Falls Victim to Data Security Incident
The healthcare organization says it has no evidence that the information potentially involved in this incident has been misused.
6/4/2025
Kettering Health Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind System Outage
It’s still unclear whether any patient or employee data was compromised.
5/29/2025
UCM Medical Group Experiences Data Breach via Third-Party Vendor
The cybersecurity incident occurred in July 2024.
5/29/2025
5 Components of an Integrated Safety Culture in Healthcare
The goal is not to create a fortress but to build a space where patients feel protected and caregivers feel empowered to deliver exceptional care.
5/28/2025
Patient Suicide Prompts Investigation at Providence Hosptial in Washington
The patient had been assigned a round-the-clock sitter, but supervision was removed without explanation just days before her death.
5/28/2025
Kettering Health Faces Systemwide Outage After Cyberattack
Elective inpatient and outpatient procedures were canceled as a result, though emergency rooms and clinics remain open.
5/22/2025
Multicare Auburn Medical Center Sued After Patient Went Missing
A patient with severe dementia went missing from the hospital in June 2024, being found nearly 12 hours later.
5/21/2025
Sonrisas Dental Health Hit with Cyber Extortion Incident
The incident was detected in early March.
5/15/2025
Horizon Behavioral Health Becomes Victim of Ransomware Attack
The incident occurred in March.
5/8/2025
Report: Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Up 21 Percent in 2024
Guarding against phishing – a common method used to deploy ransomware – is crucial.
5/1/2025
Park Royal Hospital Falls Victim to Phishing Attack
This incident did not disrupt Park Royal’s services or operations.
5/1/2025
Man Charged in Gun-related Incident at Minnesota Hospital
The incident led to a lockdown at the facility.
4/28/2025
Frederick Health Hospital Faces 5 Lawsuits Following Ransomware Attack
The lawsuits accuse FHH of inadequate cybersecurity, poor breach notification and failing to protect patients from identity theft risks.
4/24/2025
Bomb Threat Alleged at Illinois Hospital
The alleged suspect was taken into police custody, and the threat was determined to be unfounded.
4/23/2025
OCH Regional Medical Center Caught Up in Data Breach
Unauthorized individuals gained access to 67,000 files in OCH’s possession.
4/23/2025
Yale New Haven Health Experiences Data Breach
At no point did this incident impact their ability to provide patient care
4/15/2025
Double Homicide Suspect Hides from Police in Upstate Community Hospital
The alleged suspect passed through the hospital’s weapons detection system, alerting the facility and police
4/9/2025
Oracle Health Hit by Data Breach, Patient Data Possibly Compromised
The incident is the latest in a growing list of third-party vendors suffering from cyberattacks.
4/3/2025
Rumored Terror Threat to Hospitals Prompts FBI Warning
Despite no threat, healthcare facilities are urged to review emergency preparedness protocols.
4/2/2025
Sunflower Medical Group Facing Lawsuit Following January Data Breach
The lawsuit seeks a jury trial, damages, expanded credit monitoring services and security improvements at Sunflower Medical Group.
3/31/2025
Enhancing Safety at Hennepin Healthcare with a Screening System
Case study: The system was able to detect 2,500 risk items in less than five months.
3/28/2025
Columbia Eye Clinic Ensnared in Data Security Incident
It does not have any indications that its electronic medical record system or practice management systems were affected by this incident.
3/27/2025
Shooting Breaks Out Between Employees at Corewell Hospital in Michigan
The suspect fled the scene but was arrested the same day at a residence in Macomb Township.
3/26/2025
33 Percent of Healthcare IT Professionals Concerned About Data Breaches
Cyberattacks remain a threat to healthcare facilities.
3/20/2025
Sunflower Medical Group Experiences Data Breach
To date, Sunflower has no evidence that personal information has been misused.
3/13/2025
Man Attacks Nurses, Police Officer at Jefferson Hospital
The man allegedly attacked the staff members before being restrained and sedated.
3/12/2025
Dameron Hospital Association Settles Cyberattack Lawsuit for $650,000
While Dameron denies wrongdoing or liability, it has chosen to settle the lawsuit on a class-wide basis.
3/5/2025
One Dead, Four Injured After Hostage Situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital
The alleged suspect was killed in a shootout with police.
2/26/2025
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Healthcare Cybersecurity
The use of AI could be beneficial, but some may misuse the technology.
2/21/2025
Third-Party Vendors and Networks Pose Risks for Healthcare Cybersecurity
Collaboration and intelligence sharing are crucial actions to take to defend against cyberattacks, including ones linked to third parties.
2/20/2025
Two Emergency Department Staff Attacked at Provident Hospital of Cook County
The suspect approached one staff member, stabbed him in the chest with a sharp object, and injured another staff member.
2/19/2025
3 Critical Cyber Threats to Healthcare Facilities in 2025
With cyber threats continuing to evolve rapidly, healthcare facility managers must be aware of what can impact their operations.
2/13/2025
University Diagnostic Medical Imaging Falls Victim to Data Breach
The data breach occurred on November 26, 2024.
2/13/2025
Frederick Health Grappling with Ransomware Attack on IT Systems
Despite the attack, most facilities remained open.
2/12/2025
Report Sheds Light on Cyberattack and Data Breach Trends from 2024
Despite a slight decrease in data breaches from 2023, the volume of exposed data and records surged.
2/6/2025
Over 1 Million Individuals Affected in Community Health Center Data Breach
No evidence of data misuse has been found so far.
2/5/2025
Healthcare is a Major Ransomware Target
Healthcare is the third-most-targeted sector, according to the report.
1/29/2025
Allegheny Health Network Struck by Third-Party Vendor Data Breach
The organization is not aware of any actual or attempted identity theft or fraud as a result of this incident.
1/28/2025
84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Detected a Cyberattack in Past Year
Healthcare facilities remain a target among cyber criminals.
1/24/2025
North Los Angeles County Regional Center Targeted by Ransomware
There is currently no evidence of identity theft or fraud in relation to this incident.
1/23/2025
BayMark Health Services Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident occurred in October 2024.
1/16/2025
Dobie Road Falls Victim to Data Breach
They have not received any reports of misuse, identity theft or fraud related to the incident.
1/16/2025
HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Security Rule to Enhance Cybersecurity
The proposed changes would enhance cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information.
1/10/2025
Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinics Struck by Data Breach
Some information in the Lassen Clinics' records may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized third party.
1/9/2025
PIH Health Facing Lawsuit Over December 2024 Ransomware Attack
The lawsuit alleges negligence, invasion of privacy and other complaints stemming from the ransomware attack.
1/8/2025
Layered Security on the Rise in Facilities
More than three-quarters of survey respondents say digital and physical security integration is critical.
12/30/2024
UT Southwestern Experiences Data Breach Through Calendar Tool
The incident occurred in October.
12/26/2024
Protecting Patient Data: Strategies and Tactics
As cyber threats and breaches grow, healthcare organizations and facilities need a better approach to cybersecurity.
12/23/2024
