February 13, 2024 at 02:30PM Integris Health reported a data breach exposing personal information of 2.4 million people to U.S. authorities. The cyberattack threatened to sell stolen data, but did not interrupt services. Data included names, birth dates, contact and demographic info, and SSNs, but not employment, financial, or login details. The ransom deadline has … Read more
February 13, 2024 at 11:57AM France’s data protection agency CNIL is investigating massive data breaches at two healthcare payment management companies, potentially affecting over 33 million people. The cyberattack targeted Viamedis and Almerys, compromising personal data such as marital status and social security numbers. CNIL will ensure the companies comply with GDPR rules on victim … Read more
February 13, 2024 at 11:02AM 100 hospitals in Romania have been hit by a ransomware attack, forcing them to take their healthcare management systems offline. The Hipocrate Information System used by the hospitals has been targeted, causing the encryption of data. As a precaution, 75 other facilities have also shut down their systems. Investigation and … Read more
February 13, 2024 at 06:33AM A file-encrypting ransomware attack on the Hipocrate Information System (HIS) in Romania has led to data encryption in 26 hospitals. As a result, hospitals are resorting to pen and paper for record keeping. The attackers have demanded a 3.5 Bitcoin ransom, but DNSC advises against paying. Affected facilities are following … Read more
February 12, 2024 at 07:43AM Ransomware attack on Hipocrate Information System (HIS) caused 18+ Romanian hospitals to go offline. Ministry of Health is investigating with cybersecurity experts for recovery. The impacted hospitals include emergency, cancer treatment, and regional centers. Patient data encryption and potential data theft are being probed. RSC, the system’s company, has not … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 05:15PM etherFAX, a member of Interoperable Secure Cloud Fax Consensus Body, is leading the initiative to establish a proposed American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for secure cloud faxing. The standard aims to enhance security attributes by establishing protocols for cross-organizational identity assurance, metadata exchange, and federated security standards. This will … Read more
February 6, 2024 at 01:55PM Viamedis, a French healthcare services firm, experienced a cyberattack resulting in the exposure of policyholders’ and healthcare professionals’ data. The breach included sensitive information such as beneficiaries’ personal details and health insurer data. Viamedis is investigating the impact and has notified authorities, while impacted organizations are sending breach notifications to … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 02:38PM US healthcare organizations are warned by Taylor Lehmann that treating the government’s new cybersecurity performance goals as optional could have significant consequences. The goals, likely to become mandatory regulations, are designed to improve organizations’ cybersecurity posture. This is especially crucial as healthcare providers are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, endangering patient … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 09:50AM Cybercriminals have targeted Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, causing significant operational disruption. The hospital’s network systems are offline, affecting email, phone, and internet services. Young patients have missed appointments, and some elective surgeries have been delayed. The hospital is open for emergencies and is working to minimize disruptions. Attribution for … Read more
February 2, 2024 at 11:24AM Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, a prominent pediatric care facility with 360 beds and 1,665 physicians, faced a cyberattack, prompting a shutdown of its IT systems. The incident disrupted operations, delaying medical care and impacting services, including internet, email, and phone access. The hospital is addressing the matter seriously, collaborating … Read more