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

Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Overhaul: Navigating the New Federal Security Standards for Hospitals

by Dr. Scott Schell, Chief Medical Officer, Cognizant 06/09/2025 Leave a Comment

Healthcare's Cybersecurity Overhaul: Navigating the New Federal Security Standards for Hospitals

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, proposed updates to federal healthcare cybersecurity standards have reignited debate across the industry. Introduced in December 2024, these regulations represent the first significant update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's (HIPAA) Security Rule, aiming to address the advent of AI, quantum computing and virtual reality. These changes mandate that HIPAA-covered entities encrypt data, implement multifactor
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Lessons Learned from The Change Healthcare Cyberattack, One Year Later

by Dave Sampson, VP of Cyber Risk & Strategy at Thrive 06/05/2025 Leave a Comment

Lessons Learned from The Change Healthcare Cyberattack, One Year Later

Just over a year ago, Change Healthcare was the target of the largest medical data breach in U.S. history. The cyberattack impacted over 190 million people in the U.S. and halted the healthcare technology company’s systems, causing months of outages.  Change Healthcare provides solutions and services to hundreds of thousands of healthcare providers nationwide and processes billions of transactions each year. This attack had a massive ripple effect, preventing transactions, payments, and
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Healthcare Cybersecurity a Low Priority Despite Growing Threats Impacting Patient Safety, Omega Systems Finds

by Fred Pennic 06/04/2025 Leave a Comment

Healthcare Cybersecurity a Low Priority Despite Growing Threats Impacting Patient Safety, Omega Systems Finds

What You Should Know:  - Despite the escalating frequency and severity of healthcare cyberattacks, cybersecurity remains a surprisingly low priority for many industry leaders, potentially jeopardizing patient care and safety.  - This is a key finding from the "2025 Healthcare IT Landscape Report" released today by Omega Systems, a provider of managed IT and security services. The report, based on an April 2025 survey of 250 U.S. healthcare business leaders, reveals a critical
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Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study 2025: Key Findings

by Fred Pennic 04/11/2025 Leave a Comment

Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study 2025: Key Findings

What You Should Know:  - A recent report KLAS report has shed light on the ongoing cybersecurity challenges facing the healthcare industry, emphasizing the ripple effects of breaches like the 2024 Change Healthcare incident. - The new KLAS study, the "Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study 2025," has analyzed the self-reported cybersecurity practices of 69 healthcare and payer organizations, revealing both progress and persistent vulnerabilities in the industry.  - The
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Top 10 Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats to Watch in 2025

by Russell Teague, CISO at Fortified Health Security 03/05/2025 Leave a Comment

Last year, the Change Healthcare mega-breach sent shockwaves through the industry because it was the largest data breach in U.S. history. There will undoubtedly be surprises like that in 2025 as well, so it’s important for healthcare organizations to assess the likeliest threats in order to chart a successful path forward. Here are 10 cybersecurity threats and developments that merit special attention in 2025: 1. AI-driven threats – We’ve seen a rise in AI-generated threats, with advanced
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Nearly Half of Healthcare Organizations Suffered a Third-Party Security Incident in Past Year

by Fred Pennic 02/14/2025 Leave a Comment

Nearly Half of Healthcare Organizations Suffered a Third-Party Security Incident in Past Year

What You Should Know:  - Imprivata, a digital identity company, today released a new global research report conducted in collaboration with the Ponemon Institute. The report, titled "The State of Third-Party Access in Cybersecurity," reveals that third-party data breaches continue to pose a significant threat to organizations worldwide. - The study, which surveyed nearly 2,000 IT security practitioners across various industries, found that 47% of organizations experienced a data
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41% of Third-Party Breaches in 2024 Targeted Healthcare Orgs

by Fred Pennic 02/12/2025 Leave a Comment

What You Should Know:  - The healthcare industry continues to be the most heavily targeted sector, accounting for 41.2% of third-party breaches in 2024, according to new report from Black Kite.  - Black Kite’s sixth annual Third Party Breach Report reveals a concerning trend in cybersecurity: the rise of "silent breaches." These hidden vulnerabilities within interconnected ecosystems wreaked havoc across industries in 2024, with threat actors exploiting trusted vendor
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41% of Third-Party Breaches in 2024 Targeted Healthcare Orgs

by Fred Pennic 02/11/2025 Leave a Comment

Healthcare Cybersecurity: 183 Million Patient Records Exposed in 2024

What You Should Know:  - The healthcare industry continues to be the most heavily targeted sector, accounting for 41.2% of third-party breaches in 2024, according to new report from Black Kite.  - Black Kite’s sixth annual Third Party Breach Report reveals a concerning trend in cybersecurity: the rise of "silent breaches." These hidden vulnerabilities within interconnected ecosystems wreaked havoc across industries in 2024, with threat actors exploiting trusted vendor
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Healthcare Cybersecurity: 183 Million Patient Records Exposed in 2024

by Fred Pennic 01/24/2025 Leave a Comment

Healthcare Cybersecurity: 183 Million Patient Records Exposed in 2024

What You Should Know:  - Fortified Health Security, a managed security services provider (MSSP) specializing in healthcare cybersecurity released its 2025 Horizon Report.  - The semiannual publication provides valuable insights into the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and solutions for healthcare organizations. 2025 Horizon Report Background The 2025 Horizon Report, a free resource for healthcare professionals since 2017, analyzes data from the Office for Civil Rights
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Healthcare Under Attack: Ransomware Groups Increasingly Target Hospitals and Clinics

by Fred Pennic 01/22/2025 Leave a Comment

Ransomware Groups Are Increasingly Target Hospitals and Clinics, Report Reveals

What You Should Know:  - Black Kite, a provider of third-party cyber risk intelligence, has released new data revealing a disturbing trend: ransomware groups are disproportionately targeting healthcare organizations.  - The research, conducted by the Black Kite Research Intelligence Team (BRITE), identifies specific ransomware groups and their preferred targets within the healthcare sector, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. Top Ransomware Groups
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