Information Technology - February 2021
COVID-19 Prevention as IT Security Strategy
Applied to IT, health measures have potential benefits
2/24/2021
Pandemic Uncovers IT Vulnerabilities
To protect patient and financial data, a proper security setup should include multiple controls
2/24/2021
Ransomware Protection Extended to Private Hospitals
No-cost protection service is already available for public hospitals, health departments and healthcare organizations
2/23/2021
2020 Data Breaches Skyrocket 55.1 Percent
Hacking and IT incidents led to 67.3 percent of all healthcare breaches
2/22/2021
Hospitals Lead in Augmented Reality Use
Technology is likely used for virtual tours and smart maintenance
2/19/2021
How IoT Can Benefit Healthcare Facility Managers
Healthcare facilities are vulnerable to water damage, but sensors can alert FMs to trouble
2/18/2021
Ransomware Attacks: What Can IT Managers Do?
Central to preventing attacks is ensuring staff are informed and taking precautions
2/17/2021
Healthcare Cyber Attacks Exploded During Pandemic
Three-quarters of all breaches tied to third parties
2/16/2021
Healthcare Cyberattacks Rise 177 Percent
Attacks targeted life science and research labs, rehabilitation facilities, hospital systems, and healthcare organizations
2/12/2021
Healthcare Tech Not Prepared for Cyberattacks: Survey
Only 18 percent believe security built into their medical devices is strong
2/12/2021
Healthcare Cyber Attack Targeted 36,000 Patients
Information included Social Security numbers, birth dates, bank and financial account numbers, medical record numbers and diagnosis details
2/11/2021
Hackers Post Trove of Stolen Patient Info
Posts include patient names, addresses and birthdays, as well as medical diagnoses
2/10/2021
Healthcare Suffered 239.4 Million Cyber Attacks in 2020
FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other federal agencies all have issued warnings about the surge in attacks
2/9/2021
Rethinking IT Security Amid Telehealth Expansion
New report notes an increase of more than 140 percent in mentions of telehealth-related keywords on dark web
2/9/2021
RFID Offers Potential Benefits to Hospitals
Technology enable automated monitoring of locations, movements and identities of assets
2/9/2021
Alerts Continue on Hospital Cyber Attacks
The latest ransomware strikes hit more hospitals than previously known
2/5/2021
Inside Efforts to Combat Cyber Attacks on Healthcare
Technology implementation, along with many personnel working from home, has led to more attacks
2/2/2021
Cyber Attacks Strike Two Healthcare Organizations
Attack in Washington drives county health department’s computer infrastructure offline
2/2/2021
As Remote Work Goes On, Protecting Data Becomes Crucial
Only two of every ten survey respondents said they have adequate resources to support employees working remotely
2/1/2021
