March 28, 2024 at 06:30AM NHS Scotland contained a ransomware attack to a regional branch, preventing its spread across the institution. The INC Ransom group claimed responsibility, leaking sensitive patient and staff data. The Scottish Government is collaborating with law enforcement to assess the breach’s impact. Healthcare is a prime target for cybercriminals due to … Read more
March 26, 2024 at 09:23AM DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge, targeting critical infrastructure, now includes the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) as a partner. The aim is to develop AI-based technology to find and fix vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, preventing destructive cyberattacks. This partnership offers an additional $20 million in rewards for competing teams. … Read more
March 20, 2024 at 12:09PM The London Clinic is investigating an alleged attempt by an employee to access the medical records of the Princess of Wales. The breach only involves records for Kate Middleton. The Information Commissioner’s Office has confirmed receiving a breach report and is assessing the information provided. The incident has led to … Read more
March 14, 2024 at 06:09AM The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating the recent Change Healthcare data breach, aiming to determine if protected health information was compromised. The ransomware attack disrupted healthcare operations, impacting 7,000 pharmacies and hospitals. OCR will focus on Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group’s … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 04:22PM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a ransomware attack on UnitedHealthcare Group (UHG) subsidiary Optum, which affected the Change Healthcare platform. The attack, attributed to the BlackCat ransomware gang, compromised sensitive health information of millions, impacting operations in the U.S. healthcare industry. The investigation follows claims … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 10:45AM Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector continue and are unlikely to decrease due to the industry’s susceptibility to exploitation. The sector’s reliance on diverse OT devices controlled by IT systems over WiFi, coupled with challenges in patching and device management, poses a significant security risk. Segmentation is recommended to mitigate … Read more
March 11, 2024 at 08:09PM The Biden administration and lawmakers are pressuring UnitedHealth Group to help medical providers affected by a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare. The attack caused disruptions and cash flow issues for providers, with the hackers receiving over $22 million in ransom. Lawmakers are calling for stronger cybersecurity standards in the healthcare … Read more
March 7, 2024 at 01:40PM Menlo Security linked China to the ALPHV/BlackCat gang behind the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, impacting US pharmacies. The criminals demanded a $22 million Bitcoin ransom, suggesting ties to Chinese state-backed groups. Menlo also found evidence of Notchy’s involvement and purchases of malware tools, causing significant impact on US healthcare infrastructure. … Read more
February 22, 2024 at 12:03PM American Vision Partners, a medical management resource group, is facing a class action lawsuit due to a data breach affecting over two million patient records. The breach, discovered in November 2023, compromised patients’ personal data. The company is providing free credit monitoring and identity protection, but a law firm is … Read more
February 14, 2024 at 01:41PM A ransomware infection targeted around 100 hospitals in Romania, originating from the Hipocrate Information System (HIS) sold by Romanian Soft Company (RSC). The attack, starting on Feb. 10, led to demands for 3.5 BTC or 157,000 euro. Fortunately, most hospitals had relatively recent data backups, enabling easier restoration of services … Read more