HIPAA Journal

MARCH 16, 2023

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has shared threat intelligence information about the Black Basta ransomware group to help network defenders prevent and rapidly detect attacks in progress. The Black Basta group was first identified in April 2022 and is known to conduct ransomware and extortion attacks.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 4, 2023

Ransomware and information stealing malware were highly prevalent. Amadey has information stealing capabilities and is often used to perform reconnaissance before downloading additional malicious payloads. The RedLine information stealer and the Amadey bot were regularly blocked threats.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 30, 2023

Ransomware and phishing continue to be the biggest cybersecurity concerns for healthcare organizations according to the February 2023 Current and Emerging Healthcare Cyber Threat Landscape report from Health-ISAC. Ransomware was the biggest concern for 2022 and 2023 with phishing and spear phishing in second.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 26, 2023

An updated version of the StopRansomware Guide has been published that includes further recommendations on actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of ransomware attacks. The updated StopRansomware Guide can be downloaded from CISA on this link.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

An unauthorized individual was found to have gained access to its network and downloaded files containing the protected health information of 45,785 patients. Health Plan Member Data Potentially Compromised in Innovative Service Technology Management Services Ransomware Attack.

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Health Law Advisor

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Recent data thefts and systems intrusions, particularly with respect to ransomware, have assured that cybersecurity is top of mind for corporate executives and compliance officials. From both regulatory and enforcement perspectives, government recognizes it as well. 2022, however, is likely to be a different matter.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 9, 2020

who co-chaired the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (which issued a 200-page report offering more than 80 recommendations toward a multi-layered national cyber defense strategy), said the federal government has to do much more. " So there has to be a much closer connection between the private sector and the government, he said.

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