Ransomware hackers target NHS hospitals with new cyberattacks
Two NHS trusts in England have been hacked in recent weeks, the latest attacks to hit the national health service.
2023 Anna Jaques Hospital data breach impacted +310K people
Anna Jaques Hospital revealed that the ransomware attack it suffered last year has exposed sensitive health data for over 316,000 patients.
The story behind HISAA
Health care breaches lead to legislation Highlights of the new standard include: Performing and documenting a security risk analysis of exposure Documentation of a business continuity plan (BCP) Stress test of resiliency and documentation of any planned changes to the BCP A signed statement by both the CEO and CISO of compliance * A third-party audit to certify compliance (no later than six months after enactment)
Cyber attack on pharmaceutical distributor AEP
AEP GmbH was the victim of a targeted cyber attack on October 28, which led to the partial encryption of the company's IT systems. The company's own security systems detected the attack. The company provides information about this on its website.
Change Healthcare says 100 million people impacted by February ransomware attack
Change Healthcare updated filings with the federal government to warn that about 100 million people had information accessed by hackers during a ransomware attack in February. The Department of Health and Human Services’s (HHS) Office for Civil Rights said Change Healthcare notified them on October 22 that “approximately 100 million individual notices have been sent regarding this breach.”
Researchers say AI transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said | AP News
Whisper is a popular transcription tool powered by artificial intelligence, but it has a major flaw. It makes things up that were never said.
Crucial Texas hospital system turning ambulances away after ransomware attack
One of the largest hospitals in West Texas has been forced to divert ambulances after a ransomware attack shut down many of its systems last Thursday. The University Medical Center Health System in Lubbock confirmed on Friday that IT outages are being caused by a ransomware incident.
Online AI Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Provider Exposed Patient Data
Thousands of records belonging to Confidant Health exposed on a non-password-protected database, including ID, insurance, medicaid cards, and more.
South African pathology labs down after ransomware attack
The National Health Laboratory Service is the primary diagnostic service for 80% of the population, and no timeline for its restoration has been determined
UK Hospital Hackers Say They’ve Demanded $50 Million in Ransom - Bloomberg
A cohort of Russian-speaking hackers is demanding $50 million from a UK lab-services provider to end a ransomware attack that has paralyzed services at London hospitals for weeks, according to a representative for the group. #Britain #Cancer #Ciaran #Europe #Government #Great #HEALTH #Kingdom #London #Martin #NATIONAL #Regulation #SERVICE #United #business #cybersecni #cybersecurity #technology
Urgent call for O-type blood donations following London hospitals ransomware attack
As a result of the cyberattack “hospitals cannot currently match patients’ blood at the same frequency as usual,” announced NHS Blood and Transplant.
Ransomware attack hits major London hospitals
Pathology lab provider targeted, affecting blood transfusions and surgeries
Stolen children’s health records posted online in extortion bid
Cybercriminals have published another batch of data stolen from NHS Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, this time including information about children.
23andMe data breach: Hackers stole raw genotype data, health reports
Genetic testing provider 23andMe confirmed that hackers stole health reports and raw genotype data of customers affected by a credential stuffing attack that went unnoticed for five months, from April 29 to September 27. #23andMe #Breach #Computer #Credential #DNA #Data #Genetics #Health #InfoSec #Leak #Security #Stuffing
Bitter Pill: Third-Party Pharmaceutical Vendor Linked to Pharmacy and Health Clinic Cyberattack
Huntress has uncovered a series of unauthorized access, revealing a threat actor using ScreenConnect to infiltrate multiple healthcare organizations.
NHS data breach: trusts shared patient details with Facebook without consent | Health | The Guardian
Observer investigation reveals Meta Pixel tool passed on private details of web browsing on medical sites
How an Indiana hospital fought to recover from a cyberattack
It was October 2021 and the staff at Johnson Memorial Health were hoping they could finally catch their breaths. They were just coming out of a weeks-long surge of COVID hospitalizations and deaths, fueled by the Delta variant.
Gang leaks Lehigh Valley Health Network cancer patient photos as part of data hack
A ransomware gang has posted photos of Lehigh Valley Health Network cancer patients on the dark web after the health network refused to pay a ransom last month following a cyberattack.
Hospitals urged to tighten DDoS defenses after health data found on Killnet list
The Killnet hacktivist group is actively targeting the health sector with DDoS attacks, claiming to have successfully exfiltrated data from a number of hospitals within the last month, according to a Department of Health and Human Services Cybersecurity Coordination Center alert.
#StopRansomware: Daixin Team
Actions to take today to mitigate cyber threats from ransomware: • Install updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. • Require phishing-resistant MFA for as many services as possible. • Train users to recognize and report phishing attempts.
Gang leaks Lehigh Valley Health Network cancer patient photos as part of data hack
A ransomware gang has posted photos of Lehigh Valley Health Network cancer patients on the dark web after the health network refused to pay a ransom last month following a cyberattack.
Hospitals urged to tighten DDoS defenses after health data found on Killnet list
The Killnet hacktivist group is actively targeting the health sector with DDoS attacks, claiming to have successfully exfiltrated data from a number of hospitals within the last month, according to a Department of Health and Human Services Cybersecurity Coordination Center alert.
#StopRansomware: Daixin Team
Actions to take today to mitigate cyber threats from ransomware: • Install updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. • Require phishing-resistant MFA for as many services as possible. • Train users to recognize and report phishing attempts.