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320K Impacted in EHR Vendor Breach, Ransomware Hits Health Systems
Health IT Security, November 9, 2021
An EHR vendor breach exposed the PHI of 320K, while unauthorized email access and ransomware disrupted the operations of other health systems.
Cybersecurity firm uncovers hack attacks on defense, healthcare and energy sectors
yahoo! news, November 8, 2021
Foreign hackers are suspected of compromising organizations in the technology, defense, healthcare, energy and education industries in the U.S. and other countries, cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks said late Sunday.
N.L. health-care cyberattack is worst in Canadian history, says cybersecurity expert
CBC, November 4, 2021
‘It has real impacts on human life and safety’. One cybersecurity expert says the cyberattack on the Newfoundland and Labrador health-care system may be the worst in Canadian history, and has implications for national security.
Tackling Growing Pandemic Cyberthreats in Healthcare
Gov Info Security, November 4, 2021
Denise Anderson, President of H-ISAC, Discusses the ‘Myriad of Threats’. As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, security threats and related risks continue to grow, including those involving healthcare insiders, says Denise.
Compromised Medical Records, Ransomware Attacks Trouble Healthcare
Health IT Security, November 4, 2021
One California health center’s communication system remains down three weeks after a cyberattack while ransomware and PHI exposure continue to impact healthcare.
Ransomware Incidents Among Largest Breaches on Federal Tally
Gov Info Security, November 3, 2021
Analysis of Latest Health Data Breaches on the HHS OCR ‘Wall of Shame’. Ransomware incidents are becoming a major cause of health data breaches affecting millions of individuals that have been reported so far in 2021, according to the latest additions to the federal tally.
Cyberattack devastates health system
The Hamilton Spectator, November 2, 2021
Health Minister Dr. John Haggie could not confirm media reports that a ransomware attack has gutted the province’s electronic health system, but did say the system provider has said it is the result of some third-party infiltration.
Read full The Hamilton Spectator article.
FIN12 Ransomware: Why It’s a Healthcare Threat, How to Prevent an Attack
Health IT Security, November 2, 2021
FIN12 is efficient, unpredictable, and unafraid of targeting the healthcare sector, Mandiant experts warn.
Suspected cyberattack in Newfoundland and Labrador’s hits ‘brain’ of health-care system
Kelowna Now, November 1, 2021
A suspected cyberattack on Newfoundland and Labrador’s health network has led to the cancellation of thousands of medical appointments across the province and forced some local health systems to revert to paper.
Reduce Security Risk of Healthcare Legacy Systems, Devices
Gov Info Security, November 1, 2021
HHS OCR: If Old Gear Cannot Be Replaced, Take Other Steps to Protect PHI. Federal regulators are reminding healthcare organizations about the critical importance of addressing security risks involving legacy systems and devices – including specialty software and gear – that are often difficult for entities to replace.