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Healthcare Cybersecurity | Healthcare Data Security | Ransomware | Hospital Security Breaches

Beyond HIPAA Compliance: Why Healthcare Must Mandate Encryption of ePHI Now

by Kurt Markley, Managing Director, Americas at Apricorn 10/08/2025 Leave a Comment

Beyond HIPAA Compliance: Why Healthcare Must Mandate Encryption of ePHI Now

Data breaches and ransomware attacks have become a persistent and costly challenge in the healthcare sector. As the Change Healthcare ransomware attack shows us, these threats continue to escalate in frequency and sophistication. Organizations bound by HIPAA must reevaluate their approach to cybersecurity, especially when it comes to encryption. In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a significant update to the HIPAA Security Rule, part of which
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We Can’t Wait for Washington to Act on Healthcare Cybersecurity

by Aimee Cardwell, CISO in Residence at Transcend 10/02/2025 Leave a Comment

We Can’t Wait for Washington to Act on Healthcare Cybersecurity

Over the past few years, I’ve watched as the number of ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations across America has continued to trend upwards - undermining patient care and exposing millions of medical records.  Since January alone: a cyber criminal copied the sensitive data of 5 million patients through IT vendor Episource; a hacker breached Connecticut Community Health Center’s systems accessing the medical records of 1 million patients; and a ransomware
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M&A: Fortified Health Security Acquires Latitude to Scale HITRUST and Advisory Services

by Healthcare M A 10/02/2025 Leave a Comment

Fortified Health Security Acquires Latitude to Scale HITRUST and Advisory Services

What You Should Know:  - Fortified Health Security (Fortified), a managed security services provider (MSSP) specializing in healthcare cybersecurity acquires Latitude Information Security.  - Latitude is a healthcare-focused cybersecurity advisory firm known for its expertise in HITRUST CSF, risk assessments, and third-party risk management. Expanding End-to-End Capabilities The strategic acquisition scales Fortified's ability to deliver essential healthcare advisory and
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Combating the New Face of Healthcare Phishing and Medical Identity Theft

by Cindi Carter, Chief Information Security Officer at Check Point Software Technologies 10/01/2025 Leave a Comment

Combating the New Face of Healthcare Phishing and Medical Identity Theft

In 2024 alone, more than 276 million patient records were compromised in cyber attacks targeting healthcare organizations, a figure that equates to 758,000 exposed records every single day. The scale of the problem is shocking, but what’s even more sobering is that 92 percent of healthcare organizations reported experiencing at least one cyberattack last year. These aren’t just numbers; they reflect a growing crisis in trust, safety, and operational integrity across the entire healthcare system.
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Beyond the Firewall: How AI is Revolutionizing Insider Threat Detection in Healthcare

by Zac Amos, Features Editor at ReHack 09/26/2025 Leave a Comment

Using AI to Detect Healthcare Insider Threats

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a top tool in healthcare. Many know about its ability to improve diagnostics and manage workflows. However, it also defends against security risks. One area where it is making a major impact is detecting insider threats.  Healthcare organizations are vulnerable to these threats, which can create widespread complications across a large workforce. Fortunately, AI-powered detection systems provide secure defenses and maintain internal risk
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Beyond the Breach: 10 Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Strengthen Patient Privacy

by Heather Arthur, Director of Privacy Strategy at Bluesight 09/19/2025 Leave a Comment

Beyond the Breach: 10 Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Strengthen Patient Privacy

Despite decades of investment in privacy programs, unauthorized access to patient records remains a persistent and costly challenge for healthcare organizations.  Patient privacy breaches cost an average of $9.8 million per incident and include snooping on friends, coworkers and family members and looking into the charts of celebrities. Clearly, the stakes are high, yet current efforts to discourage, detect, and address violations still leave room for improvement. Here are 10 ways
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The Hidden Threat: Why Client-Side Security is the Next Frontier for Healthcare

by Rui Ribeiro, CEO and Co-Founder, Jscrambler 09/19/2025 Leave a Comment

The Hidden Threat: Why Client-Side Security is the Next Frontier for Healthcare

For healthcare organizations, addressing cybersecurity risks is paramount. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported a record-breaking 677 major healthcare data breaches, affecting over 182 million individuals. Hacking incidents dominated these breaches, with many emphasizing the critical need to secure client-side environments where attackers exploit end-user devices and web interfaces. Despite the growing sophistication of healthcare cybersecurity measures, client-side
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Ransomware in RCM: Why Your Billing System Is an Overlooked Cybersecurity Risk

by Rob Stuart, CEO, Claim.MD 09/08/2025 Leave a Comment

Ransomware in RCM: Why Your Billing System Is an Overlooked Cybersecurity Risk

When a major healthcare payment processor was hit by a ransomware attack in early 2024, medical practices across the country were thrown into chaos. Routine billing processes, like eligibility checks, claims submissions, and payments, all ground to a halt. Some providers waited weeks to get paid. Others struggled to reassure anxious patients amid financial uncertainty. For small and midsize practices, the disruption wasn’t just inconvenient; it was existential. The incident exposed an
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DLH Wins $46.9M NIH Contract for Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity

by Jasmine Pennic 08/14/2025 Leave a Comment

DLH Wins $46.9M NIH Contract for Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity

What You Should Know:  - DLH Holdings Corp. has been awarded a task order valued at up to $46.9M by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to continue providing a comprehensive suite of information technology services to the agency's Office of Information Technology (OIT).  - The contract includes a base period and multiple options, totaling a three-year period of performance, and will support approximately 7,000 end-customers. Comprehensive Suite of Digital and Cybersecurity
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The Escalating Cyber Threat to Healthcare in 2025

by Paul Underwood, VP of Security, Neovera 08/06/2025 Leave a Comment

The Escalating Cyber Threat to Healthcare in 2025

The healthcare sector, a cornerstone of societal well-being, finds itself increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyber adversaries. In 2024, the confluence of technological advancements, expanding digital footprints, and persistent vulnerabilities has created a perfect storm, resulting in unprecedented data breaches and operational disruptions. This article examines the critical factors contributing to this escalating threat, the profound consequences for both healthcare organizations and
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