#HospitalIT

2 UK Hospitals Targeted in Separate Cyberattacks

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December 2, 2024 at 11:37AM Two NHS-affiliated hospitals in the UK experienced separate cyberattacks. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital faces data compromises with records leaked online, linked to a ransomware group. Meanwhile, Wirral University Teaching Hospital detected suspicious activity, affecting planned medical services. Both institutions are investigating the incidents and their impacts. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. … Read more

Uncle Sam to inject $50M into auto-patcher for hospital IT

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May 21, 2024 at 08:53PM The US government’s ARPA-H is providing over $50 million for the UPGRADE program, aiming to automate hospital IT security. The initiative seeks to develop software tools to find and fix vulnerabilities in medical systems without disrupting services. This effort aligns with ARPA-H’s mission to advance medical technologies and protect healthcare … Read more