Search Tag: cybersecurity
2025 09 Apr
Healthcare has become one of the most lucrative targets for cybercriminals, with attacks on hospitals drawing intense scrutiny and concern. However, the true extent of the threat lies far beyond hospital walls. The healthcare cybersecurity landscape spans a complex web of actors — medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, insurers,...Read more
2025 09 Apr
Healthcare has become one of the most lucrative targets for cybercriminals, with attacks on hospitals drawing intense scrutiny and concern. However, the true extent of the threat lies far beyond hospital walls. The healthcare cybersecurity landscape spans a complex web of actors — medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, insurers,...Read more
2025 25 Mar
Image caption: Top-quality service guarantee with ISO certification and global standardisation concept As healthcare institutions increasingly depend on digital tools to manage data, monitor patients and optimise operations, the importance of trustworthy software development has never been greater. From wearables that track patient health in...Read more
2025 10 Mar
The cybersecurity landscape is on the brink of a transformation unlike any before. The advent of agentic AI—artificial intelligence capable of reasoning, planning and acting autonomously—introduces both powerful defensive capabilities and heightened risks. As these AI-driven systems become widely accessible, they will redefine the cyber battlefield,...Read more
2025 10 Mar
The cybersecurity landscape is on the brink of a transformation unlike any before. The advent of agentic AI—artificial intelligence capable of reasoning, planning and acting autonomously—introduces both powerful defensive capabilities and heightened risks. As these AI-driven systems become widely accessible, they will redefine the cyber battlefield,...Read more
2024 11 Nov
The increasing complexity and frequency of cyber threats in healthcare have raised significant concerns among clinicians who rely on robust data security to provide uninterrupted patient care. Although these professionals are not cybersecurity specialists, they need confidence in the infrastructure that supports their work. Breaches, system downtimes...Read more
2024 11 Nov
The increasing complexity and frequency of cyber threats in healthcare have raised significant concerns among clinicians who rely on robust data security to provide uninterrupted patient care. Although these professionals are not cybersecurity specialists, they need confidence in the infrastructure that supports their work. Breaches, system downtimes...Read more
2024 11 Nov
The increasing complexity and frequency of cyber threats in healthcare have raised significant concerns among clinicians who rely on robust data security to provide uninterrupted patient care. Although these professionals are not cybersecurity specialists, they need confidence in the infrastructure that supports their work. Breaches, system downtimes...Read more
2024 27 Oct
The healthcare sector is currently facing an alarming cybersecurity crisis. While healthcare systems play a crucial role in saving lives, their increasing reliance on digital technology has made them prime targets for cyberattacks, particularly ransomware. These attacks have grown in both scale and severity, with recent years showing a sharp rise...Read more
2024 27 Oct
The healthcare sector is currently facing an alarming cybersecurity crisis. While healthcare systems play a crucial role in saving lives, their increasing reliance on digital technology has made them prime targets for cyberattacks, particularly ransomware. These attacks have grown in both scale and severity, with recent years showing a sharp rise...Read more
2024 14 Oct
Healthcare is increasingly threatened by cyber-attacks, with incidents disrupting patient care and compromising sensitive data almost weekly. The growing interconnectedness of healthcare systems and reliance on third-party providers have expanded the attack surface and introduced significant vulnerabilities. High-profile attacks on organisations...Read more
2024 14 Oct
Healthcare is increasingly threatened by cyber-attacks, with incidents disrupting patient care and compromising sensitive data almost weekly. The growing interconnectedness of healthcare systems and reliance on third-party providers have expanded the attack surface and introduced significant vulnerabilities. High-profile attacks on organisations...Read more
2024 07 Oct
The recent cyberattacks on NHS Dumfries and Galloway and several London hospitals highlight the growing vulnerability of the UK healthcare system to cyber threats. The attackers claimed to have stolen three terabytes of data, underscoring the risks associated with such breaches. Ransomware and data theft present severe and persistent challenges...Read more
2024 02 Oct
The rapid advancement of technology is reshaping industries across the board, and healthcare is no exception. Emerging solutions like generative artificial intelligence (AI), advanced data analytics, and automation offer unprecedented potential to improve patient care and streamline operations. However, healthcare organisations need to maintain...Read more
2024 07 Sep
In today’s digital age, healthcare organisations face many cybersecurity threats that can severely disrupt clinical operations, compromise patient data, and cause devastating financial repercussions. The widespread availability of internet access has made it easier for criminals to steal confidential information, leading to ransomware and malware...Read more
2024 25 Aug
As the healthcare sector becomes increasingly digital, the growing reliance on IT systems for managing patient information and medical procedures has brought cybersecurity to the forefront of concerns. Unfortunately, this digital shift has made healthcare organisations prime targets for cybercriminals, disrupting essential services and patient...Read more
2024 25 Aug
As the healthcare sector becomes increasingly digital, the growing reliance on IT systems for managing patient information and medical procedures has brought cybersecurity to the forefront of concerns. Unfortunately, this digital shift has made healthcare organisations prime targets for cybercriminals, disrupting essential services and patient...Read more
2024 01 Aug
Healthcare institutions are increasingly dependent on robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient data and maintain the integrity of critical systems. The recent CrowdStrike outage highlighted the vulnerabilities that even the most advanced security solutions can face. It serves as a stark reminder that control failures can occur...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 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