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What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S.

(9 days ago) WEBMajor hacking attack threw parts of the U.S. health care system into chaos a couple of months ago. The hackers breached the Change Healthcare company and took hold of …

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/27/1247649283/what-we-know-about-the-hacking-attack-that-targeted-the-u-s-healthcare-system

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Ransomware attack on U.S. health care payment processor ‘most …

(9 days ago) WEBBy Kevin Collier. Fallout from a ransomware attack on the country’s largest health care payment processor is “the most serious incident of its kind leveled against a U.S. health …

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/ransomware-attack-us-health-care-payment-processor-serious-incident-ki-rcna141322

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WHO reports outline responses to cyber-attacks on health care …

(2 days ago) WEBThe first report, Examining the threat of cyber-attack on health care during the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the far-reaching real-life impacts of cyber-attacks on health care. …

https://www.who.int/news/item/06-02-2024-who-reports-outline-responses-to-cyber-attacks-on-health-care-and-the-rise-of-disinformation-in-public-health-emergencies

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WEBCNN —. A cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, an Ascension …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Health industry struggles to recover from cyberattack on - NPR

(7 days ago) WEBThe FBI reported 249 ransomware attacks against health care and public health organizations in 2023, Corman calls them "target-rich but cyber-poor." "The desire is …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/09/1237038928/health-industry-ransomware-cyberattack-change-healthcare-optum-uhc-united

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Agencies Issue Advisory as Ransomware Group Accelerates …

(1 days ago) WEBEarlier today, the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) issued a bulletin warning to hospitals and other health care sector entities of a significant …

https://www.aha.org/advisory/2024-05-10-federal-government-issues-joint-advisory-black-basta-ransomware-group-accelerates-attacks-health-care

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Cyberattacks on health care are increasing. Inside one hospital's …

(4 days ago) WEBHow an Indiana hospital fought to recover from a cyberattack : Shots - Health News U.S. hospitals have seen a record number of cyberattacks over the past few years. Getting …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/08/1172569347/cyberattacks-on-health-care-are-increasing-inside-one-hospitals-fight-to-recover

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Cyber-attacks are a permanent and substantial threat to health …

(3 days ago) WEBThe increase in cyber-attacks on healthcare institutions has made headlines through the COVID-19 pandemic. 1,2 A ransomware attack on the Irish health system in May 2021 …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9210086/

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HHS Cybersecurity Task Force Provides New Resources to Help …

(6 days ago) WEBThese attacks are an attempt to trick someone into revealing information (e.g., a password) that can be used to attack systems or networks or taking an action (e.g., clicking a link, …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/04/17/hhs-cybersecurity-task-force-provides-new-resources-help-address-rising-threat-cyberattacks-health-public-health-sector.html

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Trends in Ransomware Attacks on US Hospitals, Clinics, and Other …

(3 days ago) WEBThe characteristics of ransomware attacks on health care delivery organizations changed during the study period (Table 2; eTable 5 in the Supplement). North Korean state …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9856685/

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Reps. Schiff, Steel, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Health Care

(3 days ago) WEBThese attacks can cripple hospitals and doctors' offices, impacting patients' access to care and imposing a significant financial burden on health care providers,” said Rep. Schiff. …

https://schiff.house.gov/news/press-releases/reps-schiff-steele-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-stop-health-care-cyber-attacks

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Health Care Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions Under the …

(3 days ago) WEBHealth Care Cyber Attacks During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Multiple cyberattacks occurred at the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic (early 2020) in the health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8059789/

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HHS Statement Regarding the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare

(7 days ago) WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2024. Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. HHS Statement Regarding the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare. …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/03/05/hhs-statement-regarding-the-cyberattack-on-change-healthcare.html

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Damaging hacks expose the weak underbelly of America’s health …

(4 days ago) WEBThe two ransomware attacks hit different nerves of the health care system. In February, cybercriminals broke into an unsecured computer server used by Change Healthcare, …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/damaging-hacks-expose-the-weak-underbelly-of-america-s-health-care-system/ar-BB1mvdzy

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HHS Announces Next Steps in Ongoing Work to Enhance

(Just Now) WEBConcept paper highlights ongoing and planned steps to improve cyber resiliency and protect patient safety. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/12/06/hhs-announces-next-steps-ongoing-work-enhance-cybersecurity-health-care-public-health-sectors.html

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Healthcare and Public Health Sector CISA

(1 days ago) WEBSuch cyber-attacks can also expose sensitive patient information and lead to substantial financial costs to regain control of hospital systems and patient data. From small, …

https://www.cisa.gov/stopransomware/healthcare-and-public-health-sector

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UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says …

(3 days ago) WEBUnitedHealth Group on Monday said it paid ransom to cyberthreat actors to try to protect patient data, following the February cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare. …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/change-healthcare-ransom-cyberattack-patient-data-rcna148959

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Steel, Schiff, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Health Care Cyber …

(4 days ago) WEBThese attacks can cripple hospitals and doctors' offices, impacting patients' access to care and imposing a significant financial burden on health care providers,” said Rep. Schiff. …

https://steel.house.gov/media/press-releases/steel-schiff-colleagues-introduce-bill-stop-health-care-cyber-attacks

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A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances …

(7 days ago) WEBTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused …

https://apnews.com/article/cyberattack-hospital-system-ambulances-diverted-ascension-728ab2a0e5afaf7c344e46a5ce5ca42c

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Health-care giant Ascension says hack is disrupting patient care

(7 days ago) WEB7 min. Ascension, one of the largest health systems in the United States, said Thursday that it was struck by a cyberattack that knocked patient record systems offline and …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/09/cyberattack-hack-hospital-ascension/

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Ascension Attack Intensifies Scrutiny Of Healthcare Cyber …

(9 days ago) WEBThe cyber attack on Ascension is particularly alarming due to its impact on healthcare services, leading to patient diversions and disrupted clinical operations. Ascension …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/2024/05/09/ascension-attack-intensifies-scrutiny-of-healthcare-cyber-defenses/

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Ascension’s Cybersecurity Incident Puts Healthcare On Alert - Forbes

(9 days ago) WEBStressed Individual. AFP via Getty Images. Ascension health's recent ransomware cyberattack is a stark reminder of the urgent and shared responsibility we all bear in the …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchou/2024/05/13/ascensions-cybersecurity-incident-puts-healthcare-on-alert/

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Cyber security chief says MediSecure data breach is an 'isolated

(3 days ago) WEBAustralia's Cyber Security Coordinator says the large-scale ransomware data breach of e-script provider MediSecure was an "isolated" attack but the Australian Medical …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-17/cyber-security-chief-says-medisecure-data-breach-isolated-attack/103860120

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US health tech giant Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack

(4 days ago) WEBU.S. healthcare technology giant Change Healthcare has confirmed a cyberattack on its systems. In a brief statement Wednesday, the company said it was “experiencing a …

https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/change-healthcare-cyberattack/

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2020: A Retrospective Look at Healthcare Cybersecurity

(8 days ago) WEBA Snapshot of Healthcare in 2020. What did 2020 look like for healthcare cybersecurity? VMWare/Carbon Black: 239.4 million cyberattacks attempted in 2020. Average of 816 …

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2020-hph-cybersecurty-retrospective-tlpwhite.pdf

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WEDI asks HHS to ensure info exchange capabilities after …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange is asking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to do more to help health systems, health plans and other …

https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/wedi-asks-hhs-ensure-info-exchange-capabilities-after-cyberattacks

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Two NJ hospitals continue to divert patients after cyberattack

(7 days ago) WEB1:15. Two North Jersey hospitals continued to divert patients from their emergency departments Tuesday after they were hit with a cyberattack that prompted a computer …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/11/28/nj-hospitals-continue-to-divert-patients-cyberattack-hackensack-meridian-pascack-valley/71727571007/

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Cyberattack forces major US health care network to divert - MSN

(2 days ago) WEBA major US health care system said Thursday that it is diverting ambulances from “several” of its hospitals following a cyberattack this week. The cyberattack on Ascension, a St. …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/cyberattack-forces-major-us-health-care-network-to-divert-ambulances-from-hospitals/ar-BB1m7Uou

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Cybersecurity Event Update Ascension

(7 days ago) WEBMay 13 - 4:30pm CT. Ascension previously reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that has caused disruptions to patient care in its network. Our priority remains on …

https://about.ascension.org/cybersecurity-event

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Unexpectedly, the cost of big cyber-attacks is falling

(5 days ago) WEBA ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a critical node in the American health-care system, in February has had a devastating impact but will probably come in at under …

https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/05/17/unexpectedly-the-cost-of-big-cyber-attacks-is-falling

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Improving the Cybersecurity Posture of Healthcare in 2022

(8 days ago) WEBAll of these compliance concerns were identified as areas needing improvement in 2020 OCR breach investigations. We owe it to our patients, and industry, to improve our …

https://www.hhs.gov/blog/2022/02/28/improving-cybersecurity-posture-healthcare-2022.html

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Hackensack Meridian hospitals in divert status due to network …

(6 days ago) WEBThe number of ransomware attacks on health care organizations more than doubled each year from 2016 to 2021, which exposed the medical information of approximately 42 …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2023/11/27/hackensack-meridian-hospitals-divert-status-network-outage-security-incident/71715797007/

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US healthcare org Ascension is battling a 'cyber' incident

(8 days ago) WEBAttacks on US healthcare continue. Ascension describes itself as one of the US' leading faith-based providers of healthcare, running 140 hospitals and 40 senior care facilities …

https://www.theregister.com/2024/05/09/us_faithbased_healthcare_org_ascension/

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