November 18, 2024 at 08:49AM Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Oklahoma is notifying over 133,000 individuals of a ransomware attack that compromised personal information, including Social Security numbers and health data. The attack was discovered on September 8, and the hospital is offering free credit monitoring for affected patients while restoration efforts have been … Read more
November 11, 2024 at 06:47AM A data breach at law firm Thompson Coburn compromised information of over 300,000 patients connected to Presbyterian Healthcare Services. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in data security within legal and healthcare sectors. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: A data breach occurred at the law firm Thompson Coburn, which resulted in … Read more
October 29, 2024 at 12:11PM In February 2024, Change Healthcare suffered a ransomware attack, impacting 110 million individuals and exposing sensitive data. The incident prompted U.S. Senate legislation, the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act (HISAA), aiming to enforce stricter cybersecurity standards in healthcare. HISAA includes compliance audits and funding for enhanced security. ### Meeting … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 07:13AM UnitedHealth informed the US health department that a February ransomware attack compromised the information of 100 million individuals. The incident highlights significant security vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, affecting a vast number of people. **Meeting Notes Summary:** – **Incident Reported**: UnitedHealth communicated to the US health department regarding a significant cybersecurity … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 12:06AM UnitedHealth reported that over 100 million individuals had their personal and healthcare data compromised in a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in February. This incident, attributed to the BlackCat gang, is the largest healthcare data breach in recent years, causing significant disruptions and estimated losses of $2.45 billion. ### Meeting … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 11:57PM UnitedHealth confirmed a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare exposed personal information of over 100 million individuals, making it the largest healthcare data breach in recent years. The attack, attributed to the BlackCat group, caused significant operational disruption and resulted in an estimated $2.45 billion in losses for UnitedHealth. ### Meeting … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 05:19PM A recent study reveals that nearly 400 US healthcare organizations experienced ransomware attacks this fiscal year, leading to compromised data, operational disruptions, and increased patient volume. The average ransom paid has reached $4.4 million, highlighting healthcare’s vulnerability and the involvement of various nation-state actors in these cyberattacks. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 06:46AM This year, ransomware impacted 389 US healthcare organizations, risking patient safety and costing up to $900,000 daily in downtime. Attacks led to increased emergency cases and dwindling survival rates. Organized groups, primarily Iranian, have intensified these intrusions, facilitated by ransomware-as-a-service and geopolitical factors. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Ransomware Impact on Healthcare:** … Read more
October 14, 2024 at 09:15AM Gryphon Healthcare and Tri-City Medical Center have reported data breaches affecting more than 500,000 individuals. The incidents highlight significant vulnerabilities in healthcare data security. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Parties Involved:** Gryphon Healthcare and Tri-City Medical Center. 2. **Nature of Incident:** Disclosure of significant data breaches. 3. **Impact:** The breaches collectively affect … Read more
October 9, 2024 at 09:49AM The Trinity ransomware gang has targeted at least one US healthcare provider, likely Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology, which experienced a data breach. The HHS issued a security advisory highlighting Trinity’s sophisticated double extortion tactics. Organizations are urged to enhance cybersecurity measures, including MFA and secure backups, to prevent attacks. ### Meeting … Read more