December 11, 2024 at 06:56AM Center for Vein Restoration has informed over 446,000 individuals that their personal, medical, and financial data was compromised in a cyberattack identified on October 6. The breach affects both patients and employees. The organization is enhancing security measures and providing identity theft protection services to those impacted. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
December 5, 2024 at 07:31AM NHS trusts in Wirral and Liverpool are recovering from separate cyberattacks. NHS Wirral downgraded its incident status; systems are still being restored, causing longer wait times. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital confirmed a data breach, with attackers posting personal information online, while investigations are ongoing. Ransom payments are not anticipated. **Meeting … Read more
December 3, 2024 at 10:06AM Ransomware attacks on healthcare systems are escalating, revealing vulnerabilities that traditional patching cannot address. Healthcare organizations must adopt advanced threat protection, network segmentation, employee training, and robust incident response plans to enhance security. A comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, beyond mere patch management, is essential to safeguard patient data and services. … Read more
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
December 2, 2024 at 06:55AM Two NHS hospitals in the UK reported cyberattacks last week, with Alder Hey investigating a ransomware claim regarding stolen patient data. The Wirral University Hospital also experienced a cyber incident, disrupting services but without confirmed ransomware involvement. Both hospitals are working to secure systems and assess impacts on operations. **Meeting … Read more
November 26, 2024 at 06:48AM A UK hospital trust has declared a “major incident” due to cybersecurity issues, canceling all outpatient appointments. The problem affects multiple hospitals and remains unresolved. Officials urged patients to seek emergency care only for serious issues and have not confirmed if ransomware is involved, amid ongoing cybersecurity challenges for the … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 11:57PM UnitedHealth confirmed a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare exposed personal information of over 100 million individuals, making it the largest healthcare data breach in recent years. The attack, attributed to the BlackCat group, caused significant operational disruption and resulted in an estimated $2.45 billion in losses for UnitedHealth. ### Meeting … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 05:19PM A recent study reveals that nearly 400 US healthcare organizations experienced ransomware attacks this fiscal year, leading to compromised data, operational disruptions, and increased patient volume. The average ransom paid has reached $4.4 million, highlighting healthcare’s vulnerability and the involvement of various nation-state actors in these cyberattacks. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 06:46AM This year, ransomware impacted 389 US healthcare organizations, risking patient safety and costing up to $900,000 daily in downtime. Attacks led to increased emergency cases and dwindling survival rates. Organized groups, primarily Iranian, have intensified these intrusions, facilitated by ransomware-as-a-service and geopolitical factors. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Ransomware Impact on Healthcare:** … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 08:24AM The healthcare industry faces a critical need for cybersecurity due to increasing cyberattacks, with ransomware holding hospitals’ systems hostage and causing patient care disruptions. Poor cybersecurity hygiene exposes vulnerabilities, leading to devastating consequences. Healthcare organizations can improve by continuous monitoring, 24×7 security operations, third-party risk management, regular patching and encryption, … Read more