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Analysis: A new ransomware group emerges from the Change Healthcare cyber attack

May 9, 2024 By Forescout Research - Vedere Labs In Forescout
As the full scope of the Change Healthcare cyber attack and ransomware story unfolds, a new leading gang has emerged known as ‘RansomHub’. This ‘new’ group has been claiming more victims since the massive February ransomware and data breach attack. On April 8, Forescout Research – Vedere Labs obtained samples used by RansomHub affiliates in a separate incident.
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Arctic Wolf

Ascension Healthcare Compromise

May 9, 2024 By Andres Ramos In Arctic Wolf
On May 8, 2024, Ascension Healthcare notified business partners of suspicious activity detected within their systems. They have launched investigations and are actively working on remediation efforts. Consequently, some systems will experience interruptions during this process, such as clinical operations. Ascension is currently working with Mandiant to investigate the compromise and whether sensitive data was affected, if at all.
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vista infosec

HIPAA Compliance For Email

May 7, 2024 By Narendra Sahoo In VISTA InfoSec
In the current era of digital technology, email has become an essential means of communication in the healthcare sector. It helps simplify processes, fosters teamwork, and enhances the quality of patient care. However, it is important that the confidential patient data is kept secure, and all communications are done as per the HIPAA compliance email procedures.
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code intelligence

Securing medical devices: The role of fuzz testing in cybersecurity

May 3, 2024 By Natalia Kazankova In Code Intelligence
In today's digital and interconnected era, the healthcare sector operates in a landscape of security risks. In 2023 alone, the number of vulnerabilities uncovered in medical devices jumped by 59% to 993 issues. Consequently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Commission, and other governmental agencies have issued cybersecurity guidelines for medical devices. Many of these guidelines advocate for fuzz testing as a means of vulnerability detection.
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The Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals and Patient Care with Hannah Neprash, PhD

May 3, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik
NEWS: Cyber Security Decoded is now Data Security Decoded! In this episode of the podcast, our host and Head of Rubrik Zero Labs, Steve Stone, is joined by Dr. Hannah Neprash, a health economist whose research focuses on the delivery and financing of healthcare. Steve and Dr. Neprash discuss the findings in Rubrik Zero Labs' new report, “The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data’s Risk,” and focus on the aspects of the report, specifically calling out the cyber threats and vulnerabilities facing healthcare organizations.
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manageengine

How to secure PHI with an identity governance solution

May 1, 2024 By ADManager Plus In ManageEngine
Cyberattacks pose a growing threat across all industries, but healthcare is especially vulnerable. In 2023, hacking incidents in the healthcare sector accounted for 79.7% of data breaches. While patients, providers, and policymakers all have a stake in protecting health information, a critical weak point lies with the technology companies that offer electronic health record (EHR) systems. These systems hold a treasure trove of PHI, making them prime targets for cybercriminals.
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securitysenses

Top HIPAA Compliant Fax Services: Ensuring Secure Healthcare Communication

Apr 26, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
When it comes to transmitting sensitive patient data, faxing must be secure and compliant under HIPAA regulations. But what does a 'hipaa compliant fax' service entail? Without delay, this article gets to the heart of HIPAA fax compliance, detailing the necessary security measures, the severe risks of non-compliance, and how to identify credible fax services that uphold these regulations. Discover the components and benefits of dependable HIPAA compliant fax solutions that protect patient data and uphold the integrity of healthcare providers.
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redscan

Healthcare cyber security insights revealed in new Kroll report

Apr 26, 2024 By Mark Nicholls In Redscan
While the top concern for healthcare cybersecurity professionals is credential access, the Kroll Threat Intelligence team finds that the healthcare industry is consistently targeted by ransomware groups using a combination of valid credential theft and the exploitation of vulnerabilities. These and other insights are discussed in the new Kroll report, The State of Cyber Defense: Diagnosing Cyber Threats in Healthcare.
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vista infosec

Fines for HIPAA Non-Compliance

Apr 23, 2024 By Narendra Sahoo In VISTA InfoSec
In today’s digital age, the exchange and storage of information has become very common in all sectors of the world, healthcare being no exception. But with this transmission and storage comes the dangers of security and unauthorized access. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted with stringent regulations to safeguard this data and its violations can be severe.
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knowbe4

4 out of 5 of Physicians Were Impacted by February's Cyber Attack on Change Healthcare

Apr 22, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
A new survey of physicians details the devastating impact of the Change Healthcare cyber attack on the healthcare sector. In February, a cyber attack on Change Healthcare brought much of the U.S. healthcare system to a halt. The revenue and payment cycle management provider is central to connecting payers, providers and patients within the U.S. healthcare system to ensure payments are made.
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