Malware

HIT Think How front-line caregivers can be prepared to blunt cyberattacks

Justin Armstrong
Security analyst Meditech

Healthcare organizations are increasingly being targeted by hackers, but drilling nurses on security awareness can diminish the risk of hacks.

Cyber attacks May 16

Cyber attacks May 16
Cybersecurity attacks are up, with ransomware cited as a top threat

Most organizations saw more data security challenges in the past year; many had at least one incident.

Cyber security Bob Violino May 10

Cyber security Bob Violino May 10
House seeks feedback on cyber challenges posed by legacy systems

Lawmakers would like stakeholder recommendations on how to handle older medical technologies.

Cyber security Greg Slabodkin April 24

Cyber security Greg Slabodkin April 24
Hacker group targets imaging devices to breach healthcare providers

Orangeworm ‘backdoor’ malware found on radiology equipment as well as patient-facing registration programs.

Radiology Joseph Goedert April 23

Radiology Joseph Goedert April 23
Security attacks are rising in sophistication and effectiveness

Hackers working quicker, accessing healthcare and business critical data in minutes, Verizon report warns.

Cyber attacks Joseph Goedert April 11

Cyber attacks Joseph Goedert April 11
HHS warns SamSam ransomware is still ravaging healthcare

So far in 2018, hackers continue to look for vulnerable, public-facing servers to gain access to providers’ networks.

Ransomware Greg Slabodkin April 11

Ransomware Greg Slabodkin April 11
HIT Think Why providers’ biggest cybersecurity risk could be their vendors

Shawn Burke
Global chief security officer Sungard AS

The ransomware attack on Hancock Health illustrates that it’s crucial to have secure backups, strong relationships with suppliers and cybersecurity partnerships.

Cyber security March 23

Cyber security March 23
HIT Think Why patient confidence hinges on medical device security

Jeff R. Livingstone
Vice president and global head of Life Sciences and Healthcare Unisys

Consumers still trust healthcare organizations to keep their information safe, but that could erode if connected devices are hacked by cybercriminals.

Cyber security March 22

Cyber security March 22
Tech firms driving investments in cloud data security

Healthcare organizations and government entities fear malware the most in hybrid cloud environments.

Cloud hosting Bob Violino March 21

Cloud hosting Bob Violino March 21
Why bots pose an increasing challenge to healthcare organizations

Hackers are using them to gain control of computers or information systems, says Reid Tatoris.

Malware Joseph Goedert March 1

Malware Joseph Goedert March 1

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