November 6, 2024 at 06:18AM Memorial Hospital and Manor experienced disruptions to its Electronic Health Record system due to a ransomware attack. This incident impacted the hospital’s access to critical health records. Takeaways from the meeting notes: 1. **Incident Overview**: Memorial Hospital and Manor experienced a disruption to its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system due … Read more
August 9, 2024 at 08:18AM The American Hospital Association and the Health-ISAC issued a joint threat bulletin cautioning about ransomware attacks causing blood shortages and disrupting patient care in the U.S. and U.K. The bulletin highlighted recent attacks and urged healthcare organizations to prepare for supply chain disruptions and develop risk management plans for third-party … Read more
May 22, 2024 at 09:57AM The US government’s ARPA-H announced a $50 million cybersecurity effort, UPGRADE, to secure hospital IT systems. The program aims to identify vulnerabilities and automatically procure, test, and deploy patches. Collaboration between IT staff, medical device makers, healthcare providers, and cybersecurity experts is crucial for creating a software suite tailored for … Read more
April 18, 2024 at 02:33PM The Hospital Simone Veil in Cannes (CHC-SV) suffered a cyberattack, impacting its operations and forcing staff to resort to pen and paper. With 2,100 employees and 869 beds, it handles 150,000 outpatient and 50,000 emergency room visits annually. Roughly 30% of non-urgent surgical procedures were canceled, and investigations are ongoing … Read more
January 11, 2024 at 10:36AM Hospitals, being custodians of highly sensitive patient data, are prime targets for cyberattacks. The healthcare industry, a gold mine of personal data, faces an 88% likelihood of cyber assaults. Data breaches result in financial losses and reputational damage, necessitating hospitals to fortify their cybersecurity measures and cultivate a culture of … Read more
January 10, 2024 at 03:37PM The White House is expected to propose rules requiring US hospitals to meet cybersecurity standards before receiving federal funding. This move aims to combat ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities. The rules, set to take effect this year, will link hospital IT security with funding. Stakeholders’ feedback will be valued, with … Read more
January 5, 2024 at 04:59PM Extortionists are issuing swatting threats against hospitals if ransom demands are not met. After cyberattacks on medical centers, criminals threatened to swat the patients, aiming to pressure the hospitals to pay. This escalating trend of extreme tactics, including direct threats to patients, indicates a disturbing shift in cybercrime. The frequency … Read more
December 27, 2023 at 04:06PM German hospital network KHO confirmed a Lockbit ransomware attack on three hospitals in Bielefeld, Rheda-Wiedenbrück, and Herford, impacting their IT systems. Patient treatment continues, but emergency care is unavailable, leading to potential delays. Investigations are ongoing, and it’s unclear if patient data was stolen. Technical restrictions are in place, but … Read more
November 7, 2023 at 06:43PM TransForm, a shared service provider for multiple hospitals in Ontario, has confirmed that a recent cyberattack on their systems was a ransomware attack. The attackers stole a database containing information on 5.6 million patient visits. The impacted hospitals had to reschedule appointments and redirect non-emergency cases. The organization has stated … Read more