Medical Company Fined $450,000 by New York AG Over Data Breach

November 9, 2023 at 11:49AM US Radiology Specialists, a major private radiology group, has been fined $450,000 by the attorney general of New York over a data breach caused by a ransomware attack. The breach compromised the personal and health information of nearly 200,000 patients, including 92,000 New Yorkers. The attackers gained access to the … Read more

BlackCat ransomware claims breach of healthcare giant Henry Schein

November 2, 2023 at 02:56PM Healthcare solutions provider Henry Schein has experienced a cyberattack, with the BlackCat ransomware gang claiming to have breached the company’s network and stolen 35 TB of data. While some business operations were disrupted, Henry Schein One practice management software remains unaffected. The company has notified law enforcement and hired cybersecurity … Read more

CISA, HHS Release Cybersecurity Healthcare Toolkit

October 26, 2023 at 12:21PM The US cybersecurity agency CISA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have released a cybersecurity toolkit for healthcare and public health organizations. The toolkit provides guidance on cyber hygiene, threat landscape, best practices, and offers risk assessment tools and recommended resources. It also suggests accessing grants and … Read more

Ransomware attacks doubled year on year. Are organizations equipped to handle the evolution of Ransomware in 2023?

October 13, 2023 at 07:48AM Ransomware attacks have become more sophisticated and adaptable, using new techniques and targeting vulnerabilities in networking devices. The healthcare sector has become a significant target, with a focus on stealing sensitive data. High-income organizations are preferred targets due to their ability to pay ransoms and the potential damage to their … Read more