Microsoft blamed for million-plus patient record theft at US hospital giant

June 25, 2024 at 08:49PM Geisinger, a healthcare provider, suspects a former Nuance Communications employee, now arrested and facing federal charges, of stealing highly personal data on over a million of its patients. Nuance failed to revoke the ex-employee’s access to corporate files post-termination, leading to the security breach. However, it was undisclosed if charges … Read more

Ascension Healthcare Suffers Major Cyberattack

May 10, 2024 at 12:47PM Ascension, a healthcare provider operating 140 hospitals, suffered a cyberattack affecting essential systems like electronic health records and patient communication platforms. The organization has paused non-emergency procedures and is diverting some emergency services. Incident response help has been sought, and patient data exposure is being investigated. The attack highlights healthcare’s … Read more