Ransomware Impacts
Sanford Health, Eskenazi Health recovering from cyberattacks in EHR downtime
SC Media, August 5, 2021
Cyberattacks on two U.S. health systems have forced the providers into electronic health record (EHR) downtime procedures: Sanford Health in South Dakota and Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, according to multiple local news outlets and statements from the health systems.
Phishing scheme targets unemployment insurance benefits and PII
Federal Trade Commission, August 4, 2021
Have you gotten an alarming text message about your unemployment insurance benefits from what seems to be your state workforce agency? You’re not alone. Identity thieves are targeting millions of people nationwide with scam phishing texts aimed at stealing personal information, unemployment benefits, or both.
How precise email analysis reduces healthcare ransomware threats
FED Scoop, August 4, 2021
The healthcare industry has come under intensified attacks by malicious actors over the last year amid new opportunities to target institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CISA Launches Platform, Joint Effort to Fight Ransomware
Government CIO, August 03, 2021
More education and information-sharing will boost the fight against ransomware, according to federal cyber leaders.
Italian vaccination registration system down in apparent ransomware attack
NBC News, August 2, 2021
Hackers have attacked the vaccination registration system in one of Italy’s largest regions, temporarily blocking residents from booking new vaccination appointments, officials said.
PwnedPiper threatens thousands of hospitals worldwide, patch your systems now
Tech Republic, August 2, 2021
Nine critical vulnerabilities in a popular hospital pneumatic tube software could give attackers control of infrastructure and allow them to launch additional attacks that cripple healthcare operations.
Why Is Healthcare a Target for Ransomware Attacks?
Make Use Of, July 31, 2021
Ransomware poses a huge threat to medical institutions. Here’s why and what that means for you.
UF Health admits patient data may have been compromised in ransomware attack
Village News, July 31, 2021
Two months after a ransomware attack was launched on its computer systems, UF Health-The Villages Hospital is admitting that patient data may have been compromised.
How hackers used ransomware to undermine healthcare everywhere
Security Magazine, July 30, 2021
As COVID-19 ravaged hospitals’ patient care units last year, opportunistic criminals saw an opportunity to pluck low-hanging fruit: Hacking groups decided to breach and ransom healthcare institutions during a time of global crisis.
UC San Diego Health Hack May Have Exposed Patient Info
Gov Tech, July 29, 2021
Earlier this week, UC San Diego Health disclosed that it experienced a data breach between December 2020 and April 2021 that could have compromised sensitive patient information. The breach occurred through phishing.
How Security Training Can Combat the Threat of Ransomware
Health Tech, July 29, 2021
Preparedness, security tools and a recovery plan are key to helping healthcare organizations overcome cybersecurity attacks.
Ransomware attacks cost healthcare orgs $20.8B in 2020
Becker’s Health IT, July 28, 2021
Ransomware attacks skyrocketed amid the pandemic when hospitals increased their use of remote work and moved more hospital data online, according to a July 21 report by cybersecurity consulting firm CynergisTek.
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