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Ransomware Gangs Adopt New Tactics to Attack Victims and Increase Likelihood of Payment

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Ransomware remains one of the most serious threats to the healthcare industry. Telemedicine Providers Targeted. One of the latest phishing tactics to be adopted is to target healthcare providers that offer telemedicine services, especially those offering consultations with patients over the Internet.

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Telehealth fraud: Tampa pharmacy owner faces 10 years for $931M conspiracy

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Department of Justice announced Monday that four people and one company have recently pleaded guilty in a telemedicine pharmacy healthcare-fraud conspiracy that allegedly lasted for years. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General in Atlanta. WHY IT MATTERS. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

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How to Address Security Issues in IoT Devices – Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

However, with billions of connected devices, the security of IoT devices in the healthcare industry has become a major concern, as cyber threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks can compromise sensitive medical information. billion and is expected to grow to more than USD 190 billion by 2028.

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Luke’s surgeons open independent Idaho orthopedic clinic Court dismisses legal case over Idaho health grants, but investigation isn’t over Saint Alphonsus to break ground on new medical health plaza in Caldwell Portneuf Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack. to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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Ransomware group claims responsibility for 2 hospital cyberattacks California found ‘major deficiencies’ at hospital pharmacy on probation California health leaders provide updates on CalAIM implementation California health system uses $1.5M Care must pay $1.3M Was it meant to ‘improperly influence’ her?

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NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% of Health Services announces first-ever chief heat officer Valley exec on track to raise $2B for pediatric health system Gov.

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