Search Tag: Healthcare Cybersecurity
2025 31 Mar
Despite increased investment in cybersecurity, healthcare organisations continue to face serious risks from email-based threats. In the year 2024 alone, 180 healthcare entities reported email-related breaches to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These breaches did not only compromise sensitive patient data but also resulted in...Read more
2025 31 Mar
Despite increased investment in cybersecurity, healthcare organisations continue to face serious risks from email-based threats. In the year 2024 alone, 180 healthcare entities reported email-related breaches to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These breaches did not only compromise sensitive patient data but also resulted in...Read more
2025 29 Jan
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced the first significant update to the HIPAA Security Rule in a decade, aiming to bolster cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. With cyberattacks escalating, the proposed amendments seek to modernise protections for sensitive health data and address current threats with a more comprehensive regulatory...Read more
2024 09 Dec
The healthcare sector faces the dual challenge of reducing its environmental impact while safeguarding against the increasing prevalence of cyber threats. Finding technology that meets both sustainability and security criteria may seem impossible. Yet, innovative solutions already exist, demonstrating that healthcare providers can simultaneously...Read more
2024 09 Dec
The healthcare sector faces the dual challenge of reducing its environmental impact while safeguarding against the increasing prevalence of cyber threats. Finding technology that meets both sustainability and security criteria may seem impossible. Yet, innovative solutions already exist, demonstrating that healthcare providers can simultaneously...Read more
2024 02 Dec
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is transforming diagnostics, patient care and operational efficiency. With rapid advancements and increasing adoption, AI promises revolutionary benefits, from enhanced diagnostic accuracy to optimised administrative processes. However, this progress comes with heightened cybersecurity...Read more
2024 21 Oct
Today more than ever, healthcare organisations face unique challenges regarding cybersecurity. As the guardians of sensitive patient information, hospitals, health systems, and medical practices are frequent targets of cyberattacks. This makes cybersecurity awareness not just a technical issue but a crucial organisational priority. Building a culture...Read more
2024 21 Oct
Today more than ever, healthcare organisations face unique challenges regarding cybersecurity. As the guardians of sensitive patient information, hospitals, health systems, and medical practices are frequent targets of cyberattacks. This makes cybersecurity awareness not just a technical issue but a crucial organisational priority. Building a culture...Read more
2024 21 Oct
Cyberattacks are becoming an increasing concern within the healthcare sector. What was once considered a threat to operational efficiency has become a serious risk to patient safety and trust. Ransomware attacks, data breaches and disruptions to critical systems are affecting healthcare providers globally. These incidents are no longer just financial...Read more
2024 02 Oct
As healthcare organisations increasingly depend on third-party vendors for crucial services—ranging from Electronic Health Records (EHR) software to medical device manufacturers—they also open themselves up to substantial cybersecurity risks. Over recent years, some of the largest data breaches in healthcare have stemmed from vulnerabilities within...Read more
2024 23 Sep
In today's digital world, healthcare organisations—particularly smaller entities like rural and community hospitals—are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals. These organisations often lack the cybersecurity resources necessary to defend against modern cyber threats, making them vulnerable to devastating ransomware attacks. To mitigate...Read more
2024 11 Jul
Patients are becoming increasingly vocal about how artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into their healthcare continuum. While concerns about AI are prominent, patients also express anxiety about other healthcare technologies like interoperability and cybersecurity, though in different ways. The unique apprehension surrounding AI stems...Read more
2024 27 Jun
The FBI's recent advisory on dual ransomware attacks has highlighted a concerning trend in cybercrime tactics targeting healthcare organisations. Unlike traditional ransomware attacks that rely on a single strain to encrypt data, dual ransomware employs multiple ransomware tools simultaneously or consecutively. This approach not only complicates...Read more
2024 27 Jun
The FBI's recent advisory on dual ransomware attacks has highlighted a concerning trend in cybercrime tactics targeting healthcare organisations. Unlike traditional ransomware attacks that rely on a single strain to encrypt data, dual ransomware employs multiple ransomware tools simultaneously or consecutively. This approach not only complicates...Read more
2024 27 Jun
The FBI's recent advisory on dual ransomware attacks has highlighted a concerning trend in cybercrime tactics targeting healthcare organisations. Unlike traditional ransomware attacks that rely on a single strain to encrypt data, dual ransomware employs multiple ransomware tools simultaneously or consecutively. This approach not only complicates...Read more