Cybersecurity

Independent practices are particularly vulnerable to breaches. But practice owners can take simple steps today to protect patient data.

Federal authorities had warned health systems about the Hive group, which targeted more than 1,500 victims worldwide.

Information technology pros said the attacks are causing more health complications, and many say they’ve had to transfer patients or have seen longer hospital stays.

Attackers are getting more polished in their approach. Crane Hassold of Abnormal Security talked with Chief Healthcare Executive about the evolving threats and what health systems should be doing.

Cyberattacks continued to target hospitals and health systems. More than 21 million people were affected by the 11 largest breaches of health information.

Continuing our week-long look at our most well-read stories, our rundown of the most popular technology features is dominated by cybersecurity.

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Lee Kim of HIMSS outlined the current threats, how health systems are responding, and where they need to improve.

The system said the breach involved patient data from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, an affiliate of CommonSpirit.

Federal officials warn that individuals behind ‘Lorenz’ ransomware are targeting larger organizations, including those in the healthcare industry.

Accreditation and certification programs can help organizations address gaps and demonstrate to other providers, partners, and insurers that they are serious about protecting healthcare data.

Health systems have made progress, but they still have a long way to go, says Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle. Hospital executives must drive change from the top.

The company announces a new collaboration with Epic to give providers more choices on the cloud, and new accelerators to help health organizations do more with their data.

If a provider or surgery center is attacked, the practice is on the hook for bad publicity, potential fines, and the high cost of remediation.

Federal agencies say a cybercrime group known as the Diaxin Team has hit healthcare organizations with ransomware and stolen patient data.

The system says there’s no evidence of fraud or misuse of information. The breach stems from an online tool meant to track patient trends, and other health systems have reported similar incidents.

The health system continues to deal with a cyberattack that has affected some systems and led to some patient appointments being canceled or rescheduled.

The system says it is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. Some hospitals have rescheduled patient appointments and some systems are offline.

The nonprofit system said it has taken some systems offline, and that could include some electronic health records.

A survey of chief information officers reveals they’re worried about the pressures on their IT staff.

Two lawmakers want more information as more hospitals are being hit with ransomware attacks. They say they’re concerned about the timely sharing of threat information with the health sector.

Millions of Americans have been affected by cyberattacks targeting hospitals and health companies in the first six months of the year. Ransomware attacks are getting more frequent, more costly and threaten patient safety.

Cyberattacks at hospitals are proving more costly, according to a new report from IBM Security. The cost of a typical breach rose by nearly $1 million over last year.

The attacks are costing health systems millions of dollars and threatening patients. Hospital leaders must develop robust defenses and prepare detailed recovery plans, experts say.

A new report by Abnormal Security sheds light on a growing trend of hackers impersonating third-party vendors to steal from companies.

FBI Director Christopher Wray said authorities thwarted the attack. Authorities have warned the healthcare sector to fortify their network defenses.

The threat is real, says Heath Renfrow, chief information security officer at Conversant Group. Healthcare organizations generally aren’t where they need to be when it comes to cybersecurity.

The group is relatively new but has targeted the health sector, the agency says. Scores of hospitals have been hit by ransomware and other cyberattacks.

One in six practices were hit by a cyberattack in 2021, according to the Medical Group Management Association.

As we conclude our series on cybersecurity in healthcare, several experts offer advice on protecting systems and patients.

As we continue our series on cybersecurity, John Riggi, the American Hospital Association’s top expert, explains how disruptive breaches can be. And he offers advice for hospitals to fortify their defenses.