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Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Services Surge in 2024

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

What You Should Know: – Ransomware attacks are a growing threat across all industries, but the healthcare sector is facing a particularly alarming surge in these incidents, according to new data from SafetyDevices.

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Ransomware, Cloud, and Phishing: Decoding this Year’s Cybersecurity Landscape

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In the first half of the year alone, we saw major incidents like the Change Healthcare breach , which affected up to one-third of Americans , and the Ascension ransomware attack , which disrupted hospital operations across the U.S., impacting electronic health records and patient portals. Healthcare now accounts for 23% of all U.S.

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HHS cybersecurity center warns of new ransomware threat

Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The ransomware has attacked targets worldwide, including at least one U.S. health group, since it was first identified in mid-August.

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McLaren Health Care hit by ransomware attack again

Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 20, 2024

The provider was also hit by a ransomware attack last year. Disruptions at the Michigan-based health system are expected to last through this month, McLaren said Friday.

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HHS settles 2 ransomware investigations as attacks rise

Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The settlements mark the sixth and seventh healthcare ransomware enforcement actions from regulators.

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HHS OCR Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation for $90,000

Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settled a HIPAA ransomware cybersecurity investigation of Bryan County Ambulance Authority (BCAA). HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation: The Risk Analysis Initiative In late October of 2024, a conference was held in Washington, D.C. by the U.S.

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Indiana Dental Practice Experiences Ransomware Attack That Exposed PHI

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Jefferson Dental Cente r, a South Bend, Indiana dental practice operated by Dr. Lorraine Celis, experienced a ransomware attack on November 15, 2024. Details of the ransomware attack that exposed PHI, and that may have resulted in unauthorized parties obtaining protected health information, are provided below.

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CommonSpirit still working to restore EHR systems after ransomware attack confirmed

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 14, 2022

A major ransomware attack at CommonSpirit Health has been disrupting medical operations across several states for nearly two weeks , leaving the Chicago-based health system scrambling to maintain patient care while it conducts a forensics investigation and works to bring its electronic health record systems back online. WHY IT MATTERS.

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HHS reaches second-ever ransomware settlement

Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A mental healthcare provider didn’t have sufficient protections in place before a ransomware attack exposed the protected health information of more than 14,000 people, according to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights.

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Ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities cost $77.5B in downtime, report finds

Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 27, 2023

On average, organizations were shut down or unavailable to provide services for 14 days to due to ransomware attacks from 2016 through mid-October this year, according to cybersecurity research firm Comparitech.

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Major payment vendor data breach, North Korean threat raise ransomware concerns for hospitals

Healthcare Dive

JULY 7, 2022

A recently disclosed ransomware attack could have exposed patient data from more than 650 healthcare providers.

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Ransomware attacks on healthcare impact nearly five times more sensitive data: report

Healthcare Dive

APRIL 30, 2024

Twenty percent of a typical healthcare organization’s sensitive data holdings are affected in a ransomware encryption event, compared with just 6% for an average organization.

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Ransomware was used in 72% of network intrusions last year, says BakerHostetler

Healthcare It News

MAY 1, 2024

In addition to analyzing client ransomware incidents and other cyberattacks, the privacy and data security specialists at BakerHostetler compared incident response statistics across industries and looked at data breach regulatory response and lawsuits. "More companies are taking their medicine.

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How Healthcare Organizations can Minimize the Impact of Ransomware in the Cloud

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Healthcare Region at Nutanix Ransomware is a critical threat in today’s business landscape, and the effects of these attacks are especially detrimental for healthcare organizations. Despite advances in security, ransomware attacks have increased by an alarming 95 percent year-over-year.

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Healthcare Under Attack: Ransomware Groups Increasingly Target Hospitals and Clinics

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 22, 2025

Image by freepik What You Should Know: – Black Kite , a provider of third-party cyber risk intelligence, has released new data revealing a disturbing trend: ransomware groups are disproportionately targeting healthcare organizations. This makes healthcare organizations, with their critical data and systems, prime targets.

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HIPAA 2024 Year in Review – Ransomware, Risk Analysis, and Right of Access Remedies

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The settlement is the third ransomware settlement entered into by OCR. On October 31, 2017, OCR initiated a compliance review of HVHS after the media reported that HVHS had experienced a ransomware attack. OCR imposed the ransomware civil monetary penalty for potential HIPAA Security Rule violations.

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Hive takedown puts ‘small dent’ in ransomware problem

Healthcare Dive

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Experts don’t expect that, or any isolated event, to ultimately diminish the persistent threat and forces that propel ransomware activity.

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CISA, FBI warn health systems and others of Clop MFT ransomware tactics

Healthcare It News

JUNE 13, 2023

A new joint federal cybersecurity warning says that the Clop Ransomware Gang, also known as TA505, began exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability this past month in one of Progress Software's managed file transfer tools, known as MOVEit Transfer. x and forward – along with software upgrades and patches.

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Critical Condition: The Increasing Frequency of Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

According to a report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations doubled between 2022 and 2023 , making the healthcare sector one of the fastest-growing targets for cybercriminals. Then malicious actors can either subscribe to use the ransomware or purchase access outright.

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HC3 warns of Clop ransomware targeting medical images

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 19, 2023

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center said in its latest analysis that the Clop ransomware gang has shifted tactics, directly impacting the healthcare and public health sector.

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DaVita hit by ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

APRIL 15, 2025

The kidney dialysis firm doesn’t have an estimate for how long disruption from the attack will last, though DaVita stressed it’s continuing to provide patient care.

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OCR’s Expectations for Preventing Ransomware in Healthcare

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Following a ransomware attack that compromised nearly 291,000 patient records, Cascade agreed to a $250,000 settlement and a corrective action plan. This marks OCR’s fourth ransomware-related settlement, as ransomware incidents in healthcare have increased by 264% since 2018.

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HHS announces first ransomware settlement

Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Doctors’ Management Services agreed to settle claims it did not comply with HIPAA breach rules and failed to identify risks after a cyberattack exposed the information of more than 200,000 patients.

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Colorado Eye Clinic Investigating Suspected Ransomware Attack

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

The incident was described as an information technology network disruption that impacted the clinics accessibility to certain electronic systems language indicative of a ransomware attack. The post Colorado Eye Clinic Investigating Suspected Ransomware Attack appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Large blood center chain hit by ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

JANUARY 31, 2025

A spokesperson for the Greater New York Hospital Association told Healthcare Dive its member hospitals have been in close contact with New York Blood Center, and the organization isn’t aware of any blood supply delays.

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Patient sues CommonSpirit over ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

JANUARY 5, 2023

A Washington state man alleged his personal health information is now in the hands of cybercriminals and is seeking to bring a class action suit against the health system.

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CommonSpirit says ransomware attack exposed patient information

Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The cyberattack has interrupted access to electronic health records and delayed patient care in multiple regions.

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UnitedHealth Group names new CISO 8 months after massive ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

UnitedHealth Group declined to say if the leadership change came in response to a February ransomware attack that brought the company’s medical claims and processing platform down for more than a month.

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Southern blood center recovering from ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 6, 2024

OneBlood, which serves hundreds of hospitals in the southeastern U.S., had to implement manual methods for processing blood after the cyberattack, which reduced its capacity.

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Hospital emergency visits, inpatient admissions decrease after ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

MAY 30, 2024

Nearby unattacked hospitals were affected too, suggesting the consequences from a ransomware attack reach beyond targeted facilities, according to a JAMA study.

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Two-thirds of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware in past year: survey

Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Nearly 40% of healthcare organizations reported it took more than a month to recover after an attack, according to the survey by cybersecurity firm Sophos.

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McLaren Health Care confirms ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Grand Blanc, Michigan-based health system is investigating whether some of its data is available on the dark web.

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McLaren Health Care restores network weeks after ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 28, 2024

McLaren was hit by a ransomware attack last year. Still, it may take several weeks to input patient information manually collected during the outage into its electronic health record, the Michigan-based health system said.

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Escalating Cybersecurity Crisis Grips Healthcare Sector: Ransomware Attacks Surge Across Industry Leaders

Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the throes of an ever-intensifying cybersecurity crisis, the healthcare sector is under siege, grappling with the fallout from a wave of ransomware attacks.

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Ascension hit with lawsuits days after ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

MAY 16, 2024

Most data breach lawsuits settle out of court rather than through litigation, an expert told Healthcare Dive.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware Attacks

HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This week we take on the rise of ransomware attacks and how do we fight back? The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Health IT Answers. Throughout the month we will be asking our experts to help us navigate cybersecurity in healthcare.

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Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage.

Healthcare Dive

JULY 18, 2024

Limited resources in a highly connected ecosystem can make hospitals vulnerable, but planning ahead and implementing key protections could help thwart attack.

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Unsealed court filings offer details of DOJ investigation into Prospect Medical

Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 14, 2024

The documents, released Tuesday, say Prospect is under federal investigation for possible False Claim Act violations, as well as state investigations for failing to safeguard patients’ personal data before a ransomware attack last year.

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Ransomware attack at Ardent Health Services disrupts operations in multiple states

Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The for-profit hospital operator is rescheduling some non-emergent procedures and asking ambulances to divert patients as it restores its IT systems.

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Ascension confirms ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

MAY 13, 2024

Louis-based Ascension confirms ransomware attack, affecting EHR, patient portal, and phone systems. Investigation and recovery efforts underway."

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After CommonSpirit ransomware attack: Why healthcare M&A is a ‘huge’ cybersecurity risk

Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The cybersecurity incident comes three years after the health system’s megamerger, which potentially made it vulnerable to an attack, security experts say.

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Settlement Agreed to Resolve RIPTA Ransomware Attack Lawsuit

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

A settlement has been agreed to resolve a lawsuit against the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and UnitedHealthcare New England (UHC) over a 2021 ransomware attack. The post Settlement Agreed to Resolve RIPTA Ransomware Attack Lawsuit appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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CommonSpirit Health confirms it was hit by ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The health system is still grappling with the cyberattack more than a week after it first disclosed it was dealing with an unspecified “IT security incident.” ” The hospital chain said it is working to bring systems back online as quickly as possible.

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Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Services Surge in 2024

Ransomware, Cloud, and Phishing: Decoding this Year’s Cybersecurity Landscape

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HHS cybersecurity center warns of new ransomware threat

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McLaren Health Care hit by ransomware attack again

Ensure Continuous Patient Care: How to Avoid Disruptions Due to Ransomware

HHS settles 2 ransomware investigations as attacks rise

HHS OCR Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation for $90,000

Indiana Dental Practice Experiences Ransomware Attack That Exposed PHI

CommonSpirit still working to restore EHR systems after ransomware attack confirmed

HHS reaches second-ever ransomware settlement

Ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities cost $77.5B in downtime, report finds

Major payment vendor data breach, North Korean threat raise ransomware concerns for hospitals

Ransomware attacks on healthcare impact nearly five times more sensitive data: report

Ransomware was used in 72% of network intrusions last year, says BakerHostetler

How Healthcare Organizations can Minimize the Impact of Ransomware in the Cloud

Healthcare Under Attack: Ransomware Groups Increasingly Target Hospitals and Clinics

HIPAA 2024 Year in Review – Ransomware, Risk Analysis, and Right of Access Remedies

Hive takedown puts ‘small dent’ in ransomware problem

CISA, FBI warn health systems and others of Clop MFT ransomware tactics

Critical Condition: The Increasing Frequency of Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare

HC3 warns of Clop ransomware targeting medical images

DaVita hit by ransomware attack

OCR’s Expectations for Preventing Ransomware in Healthcare

HHS announces first ransomware settlement

Colorado Eye Clinic Investigating Suspected Ransomware Attack

Large blood center chain hit by ransomware attack

Patient sues CommonSpirit over ransomware attack

CommonSpirit says ransomware attack exposed patient information

UnitedHealth Group names new CISO 8 months after massive ransomware attack

Southern blood center recovering from ransomware attack

Hospital emergency visits, inpatient admissions decrease after ransomware attack

Two-thirds of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware in past year: survey

McLaren Health Care confirms ransomware attack

McLaren Health Care restores network weeks after ransomware attack

Escalating Cybersecurity Crisis Grips Healthcare Sector: Ransomware Attacks Surge Across Industry Leaders

Ascension hit with lawsuits days after ransomware attack

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware Attacks

Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage.

Unsealed court filings offer details of DOJ investigation into Prospect Medical

Ransomware attack at Ardent Health Services disrupts operations in multiple states

Ascension confirms ransomware attack

After CommonSpirit ransomware attack: Why healthcare M&A is a ‘huge’ cybersecurity risk

Settlement Agreed to Resolve RIPTA Ransomware Attack Lawsuit

CommonSpirit Health confirms it was hit by ransomware attack

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