Ransomware

Ransomware attack in Indiana hits multispecialty practice

SamSam malware cripples 50-provider Allied Physicians of Michiana for less than a week.

Ransomware Joseph Goedert May 23

Ransomware Joseph Goedert May 23
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
Ransomware attack affects 85,000 patients in LA

Malware hits three of five sites for orthopedic practice, but no patient information was accessed.

Data breaches Joseph Goedert April 27

Data breaches Joseph Goedert April 27
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
Finger Lakes Health hobbled by ransomware attack

Three-hospital system in New York state is using paper and manual processes for care delivery.

Ransomware Joseph Goedert March 20

Ransomware Joseph Goedert March 20
HIT Think Healthcare breaches still occur at a rate of more than one per day

Matthew Fisher
Associate Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP

With insider access and hacking attacks showing no sign of abating, healthcare organizations need to take advantage of every security tool to protect data.

Data breaches March 14

Data breaches March 14
HIT Think Three keys to a multi-layer security strategy

David Wagner
Chief Executive Officer Zix

Because healthcare organizations are increasingly being targeted by hackers, their defenses must employ multiple protection layers that fill any gaps in protection.

Cyber security February 14

Cyber security February 14

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