healthcare cybersecurity

North Korean state-sponsored hackers, specifically the Lazarus Group, are conducting a new wave of Medusa ransomware attacks targeting the U.S.…

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) closed all clinics statewide after a ransomware attack crippled its IT systems and…

A major cybersecurity breach at Central Maine Healthcare compromised the personal and medical data of over 145,000 patients and employees,…

The healthcare sector faces a severe cybersecurity crisis, with 93% of U.S. organizations experiencing attacks in the past year, frequently…

A cyber-attack on NHS supplier DXS International was contained, with patient care and clinical services remaining fully operational and minimal…

DXS International, a key NHS software provider, reported a cyberattack on its office servers, which was quickly contained with the…

Healthcare organizations must shift cybersecurity from a technical checklist to a core strategic function, directly linking it to patient safety…

The digital security landscape is rapidly evolving with emerging threats like biometric innovations such as EarID for identity verification and…

Legacy medical devices without security patches require protective barriers and close collaboration with vendors to manage risks and plan phased…

Healthcare organizations significantly underestimate their cybersecurity vulnerabilities despite facing increasingly sophisticated digital threats, creating a dangerous gap between perceived and…

Australian Clinical Labs was fined $5.8 million for a 2022 data breach affecting over 223,000 people, marking the first civil…

Over 1.2 million patients of SimonMed Imaging were affected by a data breach, where hackers gained unauthorized network access, potentially…

Nearly all U.S. healthcare organizations experienced multiple cyberattacks in the past year, primarily involving ransomware, cloud account takeovers, and supply…

Focus on foundational cybersecurity controls like vulnerability management and network segmentation to maximize protection with limited resources, as they offer…

A coordinated cybersecurity breach compromised personal data of patients in multiple French regions, though medical records remained secure. Attackers used…

Healthcare organizations are slow to patch serious security vulnerabilities, leaving sensitive systems and patient data exposed for extended periods. The…

DaVita suffered a ransomware attack exposing personal, health, and financial data of approximately 2.7 million patients. The Interlock ransomware gang…

Healthcare organizations are facing increased cybersecurity threats, with 74% reporting significant incidents and over half planning to boost budgets for…

The healthcare industry experienced 700 data breaches in 2024, exposing over 275 million patient records, primarily due to weak password…

Summer 2025 saw a surge in cyber threats, with ransomware attacks on hospitals, retail breaches, and geopolitical cyber campaigns reshaping…