Security
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

17 Million Patient Records Stolen in PIH Health Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack halted operations across three of PIH’s hospitals.
12/20/2024

Jefferson Health Faces Lawsuit Over Third-Party Tracking on Websites
The lawsuit alleges that the health system allowed Facebook’s Meta Pixel to track patient activity on its websites.
12/18/2024

Saint Vincent Hospital Upgrades Its Security Systems
Case study: The facility upgraded its security systems to comply with the new patient health and safety law, Laura’s Law.
12/13/2024

3 Ways to Secure a Healthcare Facility
As workplace violence grows in healthcare, being aware of different security methods can help prevent and address dangerous situations.
12/4/2024

Alleged Ransomware Administrator Extradited from South Korea
The Phobos ransomware has been used globally to target over 1,000 organizations, including healthcare.
11/21/2024

Geisinger Finds Success with Violence Prevention Efforts
Their safety measures included training staff in de-escalation, active-shooter response drills and equipping 6,000 employees with duress notification badges.
11/20/2024

Great Plains Regional Medical Center Struck by Ransomware Attack
Their systems were quickly restored following the attack; however, a limited amount of patient information was not recoverable.
11/20/2024

Man Wanted for Murder Captured at Hospital in South Carolina
A hospital employee identified the wanted man and alerted the authorities.
11/15/2024

SW Family Medicine Experiences Cyber Incident
The incident occurred on or about August 7, 2024.
11/14/2024

Police Searching for Man Who Fled PeaceHealth Hospital in Washington
The police are looking to arrest the man and are calling on the public to help locate him.
11/13/2024

St. Anthony Regional Hospital Falls Victim to Hacking
The hospital says there is presently no evidence any breached information has been used for identity theft or fraud.
11/4/2024

Healthcare Facilities Alerted of 'Scattered Spider' Cyber Threat
The group uses a form of AI technology known as deep fakes, which are convincing yet false recreations that can trick people.
11/1/2024

Report Concerning Cybersecurity Risks of Connected Medical Devices Published
The report identifies 162 different cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected medical devices.
10/31/2024

Henry Ford Health to Pay Settlement in Data Breach Lawsuit
The settlement comes more than a year after the March 2023 data breach.
10/30/2024

Shots Fired Inside Kentucky Hospital
A police officer shot the alleged gunman once, hitting him.
10/30/2024
