October 8, 2024 at 03:17PM The healthcare sector’s resilience against ransomware attacks has worsened, with two-thirds of organizations experiencing attacks. New threats, such as the Trinity ransomware, continue to emerge. Legislation is being proposed to improve cybersecurity in the industry, as cybercriminals target healthcare due to its critical operations and willingness to pay ransoms. Healthcare … Read more
June 27, 2024 at 10:04AM Healthcare revenue cycle management services provider Designed Receivable Solutions (DRS) reported an increase in the number of individuals affected by a recent data breach to 585,000. The compromised information includes sensitive personal and health data. DRS is notifying individuals and offering identity protection services at no cost for 12 months. … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 02:04PM INC Ransom extortion gang threatens to publish 3TB of allegedly stolen NHS Scotland data unless a ransom is paid. The cybercriminals shared sensitive medical details and target other sectors. The attack affected NHS Dumfries and Galloway, leaking clinical data of a few patients. NHS is working with authorities and plans … Read more
December 1, 2023 at 05:19AM The UK data watchdog reprimanded NHS Fife for a security lapse that led to an unauthorized person obtaining patient data and providing care. A document with personal data of 14 patients was taken after CCTV was disconnected. NHS Fife has since improved document security and access protocols. Takeaways from the … Read more
October 24, 2023 at 10:18AM A cyberattack on TransForm, a shared service provider for five hospitals in Ontario, Canada, has led to operational disruptions, impacting patient care and causing appointment rescheduling. The hospitals affected are Windsor Regional Hospital, Hotel Dieu Grace, Erie Shores Healthcare, Hospice of Windsor-Essex, and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Patients with scheduled appointments … Read more