Search Tag: cybersecurity
2024 24 Jul
Integrating data-driven approaches in healthcare promises to transform patient care, enhance operational efficiency, and enable personalised treatment. However, the journey towards a fully digitalised healthcare system is fraught with challenges, including siloed information, cybersecurity risks, and integrating new technologies into existing systems....Read more
2024 24 Jul
Integrating data-driven approaches in healthcare promises to transform patient care, enhance operational efficiency, and enable personalised treatment. However, the journey towards a fully digitalised healthcare system is fraught with challenges, including siloed information, cybersecurity risks, and integrating new technologies into existing systems....Read more
2024 18 Jul
The Qilin ransomware attack on the pathology services provider Synnovis has significantly impacted the NHS Trusts in central London. Over the past five weeks, the repercussions of this cyber incident have resulted in the cancellation of more than 6,000 appointments and procedures. This article delves into the attack's impact on healthcare services,...Read more
2024 18 Jul
A recent survey sponsored by Nasuni has revealed that cloud projects are a higher priority for organisations than artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. While data management, security, and cost reduction are common themes across all areas of investment, the survey highlights the predominance of cloud storage in corporate investment plans....Read more
2024 16 Jul
In recent years, the healthcare sector has seen a dramatic surge in cyberattacks, with insurance providers, hospitals, and other critical health services being primary targets. This troubling trend has revealed a clear pattern of cybercriminals targeting some of our most vulnerable institutions. In 2023, for example, the healthcare sector endured...Read more
2024 16 Jul
In recent years, the healthcare sector has seen a dramatic surge in cyberattacks, with insurance providers, hospitals, and other critical health services being primary targets. This troubling trend has revealed a clear pattern of cybercriminals targeting some of our most vulnerable institutions. In 2023, for example, the healthcare sector endured...Read more
2024 16 Jul
In recent years, the healthcare sector has seen a dramatic surge in cyberattacks, with insurance providers, hospitals, and other critical health services being primary targets. This troubling trend has revealed a clear pattern of cybercriminals targeting some of our most vulnerable institutions. In 2023, for example, the healthcare sector endured...Read more
2024 20 Jun
The landscape of phishing email attacks is rapidly evolving, driven by the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Traditionally, phishing emails were riddled with grammatical and punctuation errors, making them relatively easy to identify. In fact, 61 percent of people used to spot phishing attempts by these telltale signs. However,...Read more
2024 20 Jun
The landscape of phishing email attacks is rapidly evolving, driven by the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Traditionally, phishing emails were riddled with grammatical and punctuation errors, making them relatively easy to identify. In fact, 61 percent of people used to spot phishing attempts by these telltale signs. However,...Read more
2024 11 Jun
The latest report from KLAS reveals a significant trend in the healthcare sector: a substantial migration towards cloud-based solutions for image viewing and storage. The Imaging in the Cloud 2024 report , based on interviews with 228 healthcare organisations, sheds light on their imaging needs, cloud implementation strategies, perceptions of...Read more
2024 11 Jun
The latest report from KLAS reveals a significant trend in the healthcare sector: a substantial migration towards cloud-based solutions for image viewing and storage. The Imaging in the Cloud 2024 report , based on interviews with 228 healthcare organisations, sheds light on their imaging needs, cloud implementation strategies, perceptions of...Read more
2024 10 Jun
New program will address exponential growth in attacks threatening access to care for Americans and bring enterprise-quality cybersecurity to the most vulnerable rural hospitals On Monday, Microsoft Corp. announced a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people living in rural America. In 2023, the health...Read more
2024 30 May
According to an Arcadia/HIMSS survey, healthcare leaders prioritise improving data quality, with 76% recognising its importance and 81% considering it essential for data analytics platforms. Good data is crucial for enhancing care quality, productivity, cost-saving, and care management. The biggest opportunities lie in cross-team collaboration...Read more
2024 30 May
According to an Arcadia/HIMSS survey, healthcare leaders prioritise improving data quality, with 76% recognising its importance and 81% considering it essential for data analytics platforms. Good data is crucial for enhancing care quality, productivity, cost-saving, and care management. The biggest opportunities lie in cross-team collaboration...Read more
2024 30 May
Cybersecurity in the healthcare sector is facing unprecedented challenges, with a significant rise in cyberattacks that threaten patient care and data security. A recent survey by Software Advice highlights the severity of this issue, revealing that more than one in four ransomware attacks in healthcare impact patient care. This article explores...Read more
2024 30 May
Cybersecurity in the healthcare sector is facing unprecedented challenges, with a significant rise in cyberattacks that threaten patient care and data security. A recent survey by Software Advice highlights the severity of this issue, revealing that more than one in four ransomware attacks in healthcare impact patient care. This article explores...Read more
2024 30 May
Cybersecurity in the healthcare sector is facing unprecedented challenges, with a significant rise in cyberattacks that threaten patient care and data security. A recent survey by Software Advice highlights the severity of this issue, revealing that more than one in four ransomware attacks in healthcare impact patient care. This article explores...Read more
2024 23 May
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, the emergence of ransomware gangs poses a significant challenge to the security of critical infrastructure and healthcare organisations worldwide. Among these groups, Black Basta has quickly risen to infamy, recently securing the second spot among the most notorious ransomware gangs, trailing only...Read more
2024 23 May
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a recent study conducted by SOAX, leveraging data from the Identity Theft Resource Center , has shed light on the industries most prone to cyberattacks. The findings reveal a concerning trend, with certain sectors facing heightened risks, necessitating immediate action to bolster their defence...Read more
2024 23 May
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a recent study conducted by SOAX, leveraging data from the Identity Theft Resource Center , has shed light on the industries most prone to cyberattacks. The findings reveal a concerning trend, with certain sectors facing heightened risks, necessitating immediate action to bolster their defence...Read more
2024 23 May
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) has ordered additional units of the mobile encryption system Sectra Tiger from international cybersecurity and medical imaging IT company Sectra . The NCI Agency has also extended its support contract with Sectra for another five years. “NATO has been using Sectra’s solutions for...Read more
2024 23 May
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) has ordered additional units of the mobile encryption system Sectra Tiger from international cybersecurity and medical imaging IT company Sectra . The NCI Agency has also extended its support contract with Sectra for another five years. “NATO has been using Sectra’s solutions for...Read more
2024 21 May
In an era where digital threats loom large over the healthcare sector, safeguarding patient care has become more critical than ever. Recently, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) branch, unveiled a groundbreaking program to fortify hospitals against cyberattacks. The Universal...Read more
2024 21 May
In an era where digital threats loom large over the healthcare sector, safeguarding patient care has become more critical than ever. Recently, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) branch, unveiled a groundbreaking program to fortify hospitals against cyberattacks. The Universal...Read more
2024 30 Apr
Inadequate cybersecurity within healthcare systems poses a significant threat to patient safety. This assertion, supported by the American Hospital Association, underscores the urgent need for aligning cybersecurity initiatives with patient safety protocols to protect both patient well-being and network integrity. Brian Heersink, the IT Director...Read more
2024 25 Apr
The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), and the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) have collaborated to release a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) detailing the known indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics,...Read more
2024 25 Apr
The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), and the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) have collaborated to release a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) detailing the known indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics,...Read more
2024 16 Apr
Twist in the Change Healthcare Cyberattack: New Menace Emerges Across the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity this week, a looming specter of a potential double-extortion attack by RansomHub has emerged concerning Change Healthcare in the wake of the February cyberattack by ALPHV. The narrative surrounding the Change Healthcare breach has...Read more
2024 16 Apr
Twist in the Change Healthcare Cyberattack: New Menace Emerges Across the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity this week, a looming specter of a potential double-extortion attack by RansomHub has emerged concerning Change Healthcare in the wake of the February cyberattack by ALPHV. The narrative surrounding the Change Healthcare breach has...Read more
2024 16 Apr
Twist in the Change Healthcare Cyberattack: New Menace Emerges Across the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity this week, a looming specter of a potential double-extortion attack by RansomHub has emerged concerning Change Healthcare in the wake of the February cyberattack by ALPHV. The narrative surrounding the Change Healthcare breach has...Read more