Cyber Insurance for Healthcare

Healthcare Cybersecurity Shifts Toward Resilience As Breaches Multiply – Fortified Health Security Report

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Healthcare cybersecurity continues to face serious challenges, directly affecting hospitals and patient care. Following cyberattacks at Change Healthcare and Ascension, Fortified Health Security predicts that future attacks will be smaller but more frequent. The 2026 Horizon Report reviews data from January 2024 to December 2025, using information from the HHS Office for Civil Rights, NIST … Read more

Cyber Insurance Alert: Aflac Taps CyEx Medical Shield After 22.65M-Person Breach

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Breach Triggers Expanded Protection “Call in cyber liability insurance for your health insurance.” After a cybersecurity incident, Aflac brought in CyEx as it responded to an attack the insurer said affected 22.65 million people. Aflac said it secured its network and launched an investigation. The company warned that the exposed data may include health information, … Read more

Healthcare Cybersecurity Warning: Asimily Survey Finds IoMT Visibility Gaps Driving Hospital Risk

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Hospital security teams protect “many thousands of network-connected devices” while keeping patient care steady. A new Asimily survey shows that healthcare cybersecurity leaders still struggle most with visibility into the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). Connected Medical Devices Expand The Attack Surface Asimily calls cyber asset exposure management an ongoing challenge for hospital defenders. The … Read more

Healthcare Cybersecurity Report: 81% of Health Leaders Prioritize Cyber Resilience | EY–KLAS 2025

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Cyberattacks on healthcare systems directly impact patient care. They force a return to manual processes, delay or cancel surgeries, and increase the risk of medical errors. A new survey shows that 81% of healthcare leaders now recognize that healthcare cybersecurity is not just a technical issue; it’s a strategic priority tied to patient outcomes. The … Read more

AOAExcel Debuts Cyber Liability Insurance for Optometrists

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20/20 Vision for Cyber Risk – AOAExcel sees the cyber risk and the need for cyber liability insurance in optometry. Along with Lockton Affinity, they have launched coverage to protect optometric practices from the costs and reputational damage done by a cyberattack. A leading cyber insurer underwrites the coverage. The move targets rising cyber threats. … Read more

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