Security
Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute Release Third Annual Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey
The survey found that 92 percent of organizations surveyed experienced at least one cyberattack in the past 12 months.
10/10/2024
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
