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Hackers Strike Back: A Recap of Recently Reported Cyberattacks

The recently reported cyberattacks on three US facilities have raised concerns about the future of patient safety.

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Intellihartx data breach came as a result of a massive ransomware attack

Intellihartx Data Breach: Massive Hack Exposes 490,000 Individuals to Cybercriminals

The Intellihartx data breach came as a result of a massive ransomware attack affecting 489,830 individuals.

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Massive Data Breach of 21,000 Records Ignites Class Action Lawsuit Against Trinity Health

The cyberattack on Trinity Health sheds light on the growing concerns surrounding cybersecurity.

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LockBit Ransomware Takedown: Russian National Apprehended for Cybercrime Spree

The US Justice Department has officially pressed charges against a Russian national for his role in the notorious LockBit ransomware attacks.

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Critical RCE Vulnerability in Medtronic Paceart Optima System: Mitigation and Security Recommendations

A critical RCE vulnerability has been found in the Medtronic Paceart Optima System, a possible target for cyberattacks.

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Lawsuit Filed Against Great Valley Cardiology Over 181K Record Data Breach

In light of the recent massive Great Valley Cardiology (GVC) PHI breach incident, a lawsuit has been filed against the Pennsylvania-based medical…

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Healthcare Business Associate Fined $75k for ePHI Breach

In a recent settlement, iHealth Solutions, LLC, a Kentucky-based HIPAA business associate, paid $75,000 for potential HIPAA violations.

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Nevada Strengthens Consumer Health Data Privacy with New Law

Nevada has taken a significant step toward safeguarding consumer health data with the enactment of the Consumer Health Data Privacy…

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Cyberattacks Hit Two Residential Care Facilities in Pennsylvania

These reports of cyberattacks on residential care facilities highlight the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard patient data…

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Recent Healthcare Security Breaches: Activate Healthcare, Community Research Foundation, and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

There were recent reports of healthcare security breaches within the IT systems of three notable facilities.

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FTC Cracks Down on Kochava: Allegations of Selling Personal Geolocation Data

The case filed by FTC seeks to stop Kochava from selling personal geolocation data. 

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The Lack of Preparedness For Ransomware Attacks in Emergency Departments

As part of preparedness for ransomware attacks, hospitals should implement robust patient care protocols to ensure workflow continuity.

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