Encryption

7 data security lessons learned from the Petya.2017 attack

Latest malware attack reveals important steps that organizations should take now.

Data security July 11

Data security July 11
HIT Think 5 key steps for improving a provider’s security posture

D’Arcy Guerin Gue
Vice President of Industry Relations Phoenix Health Systems, a division of Medsphere Systems

Identifying all devices attached to a provider’s information network and ensuring they’re using updated software are important defenses.

Data security July 10

Data security July 10
Ransomware attack at oxygen vendor affects 500,000 patients

Airway Oxygen isn’t disclosing if it paid for access to data, but informs patients of event.

Ransomware Joseph Goedert June 23

Ransomware Joseph Goedert June 23
Nearly half of organizations using IoT hit by breaches

Companies that bulk up defenses more likely to prevent an incursion, says Stefan Bewley.

Data breaches Bob Violino June 15

Data breaches Bob Violino June 15
Cybersleuths unearth more clues linking WannaCry to North Korea

Attack crippled UK hospitals other organizations worldwide, but quick action limited the damage.

Ransomware Bloomberg News May 23

Ransomware Bloomberg News May 23
Cyber attack on Erie County Medical Center was ransomware

Security consultants assisting the healthcare organization say it’s still recovering functionality.

Ransomware Greg Slabodkin May 15

Ransomware Greg Slabodkin May 15
12 security questions to ask about medical devices

Key factors help thwart hackers from getting patient information or access to networks.

Medical devices May 3

Medical devices May 3
9 important steps in securing medical devices

Both providers and device manufacturers must understand ways to optimize security.

Encryption April 18

Encryption April 18
Ransomware hits pediatric group, affecting 55,000 patients’ data

Despite security tech protection, servers were encrypted; backup management saved the data.

Ransomware Joseph Goedert April 5

Ransomware Joseph Goedert April 5
Kentucky chiropractic practice suffers ransomware attack

Estill County office retrieves its data, offers identity protection services to its patients.

Ransomware Joseph Goedert March 28

Ransomware Joseph Goedert March 28

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