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Amid growing concerns over cybercrime, the U.S. healthcare sector remains a prime target for cybercriminals. New research from SecurityScorecard indicates that the U.S. healthcare sector has achieved a “B+” cybersecurity…
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a comprehensive guide on implementing cyber insurance for medium to large-sized healthcare organizations. Yesterday, we looked at their guidance for…
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To bolster cybersecurity defenses specifically tailored for small healthcare organizations, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a one-page handout delineating the significance of cyber insurance and…
Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services faces a cybersecurity challenge with a ransomware attack affecting its information technology systems. While the full extent of compromised patient health or financial data is…
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The risk analytics provider to the cyber insurance industry warns about scenarios that could impact the already confused world of cyber war risk and exclusions. Its new report — “CyberCube’s…
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Maryland’s Atlantic General Hospital was hit at the end of January by a ransomware attack that disrupted operations, but did not penetrate electronic health records, which had a separate host,…
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…unless the hospital has no cyber insurance, in which case the board and CEO are the ones with insomnia. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, a 772-bed hospital with specialty care centers, has…
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“The increase in successful ransomware attacks is part of an increasingly challenging broader threat environment which has affected healthcare more than any other sector. Healthcare saw the highest increase in…
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