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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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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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
Downloaders, Ransomware, Among Top Healthcare Cyberattack Tactics in Q4
Health IT Security
JANUARY 25, 2023
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States Consider Blocking Ransomware Payments
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Over the past several years, ransomware attacks have become a steadily more virulent threat to healthcare organizations. The latest wave of healthcare ransomware attacks has included “triple […].
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
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
20% of Ransomware Attacks Involve Victim Harassment
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 23, 2023
Ransomware gangs are increasingly skipping file encryption and are concentrating on data theft and extortion, according to a recent report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 team. The post 20% of Ransomware Attacks Involve Victim Harassment appeared first on HIPAA Journal.
Clop Ransomware Continues to Threaten Healthcare Sector, HC3 Warns
Health IT Security
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Clop ransomware continues… read more
Ransomware Attacks Increased by More Than 51% in February
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 24, 2023
Ransomware activity increased in February according to the latest GRIT Ransomware Report from GuidePoint Security. There was a 21% decrease in Royal ransomware victims compared to January, but a massive 400% increase in BianLian victims.
Ransomware Preparedness in Healthcare – Are you Doing the Basics?
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 14, 2023
The following is a guest article by Chad Peterson, Managing Director at NetSPI As ransomware attacks become more sophisticated, healthcare organizations have become desirable targets due to the valuable data shared across medical records and the constant need for service availability.
Protecting Patient Safety in the Face of Ransomware Attacks
HealthIT Answers
JANUARY 24, 2023
The post Protecting Patient Safety in the Face of Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Health IT Answers. Health IT Security and Compliance cyber-attacks Hot Topics Jim Hyman Ordr Patient Safety Ransomware
Larger Organizations Most Likely to Be Affected by Ransomware Attacks
Health IT Security
JANUARY 13, 2023
The number of ransomware… read more
Healthcare Industry Remains a Top Victim of Ransomware Attacks
Health IT Security
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Ransomware attacks continue… read more
Healthcare Organizations Warned About MedusaLocker Ransomware Attacks
HIPAA Journal
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The healthcare and public health (HPH) sector has been warned about cyberattacks involving MedusaLocker ransomware – one of the lesser-known ransomware variants used in cyberattacks on the sector.
CommonSpirit Ransomware Attack Impacted Patient Data at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Health IT Security
DECEMBER 5, 2022
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Clop ransomware
The HIPAA Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
HHS issues advisory on "Clop" strain of ransomware. Spring is in the air, and as regularly as the seasons changing, there's a new varietal of ransomware. This one is from a Russian group calling itself "Clop," which exploits a flaw in GoAnywhere. HHS and HSCCC have issued an alert. One thing that sets Clop apart is that it specifically targets the healthcare sector.The usual defensive
HPH Sector Warned About Lorenz Ransomware Group
HIPAA Journal
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The healthcare and public health sector (HPH) has been warned about the threat of ransomware attacks by the Lorenz threat group, which has conducted several attacks in the United States over the past two years, with no sign that attacks are slowing.
Study Identifies Healthcare Ransomware Attack Trends
HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 11, 2023
Healthcare ransomware attacks have at least doubled in the past 5 years, data recovery from backups has decreased, and it is now common for data to be stolen and publicly released following a successful attack, according to a new analysis recently published in the JAMA Health Forum.
CommonSpirit Health confirms ransomware attack
Becker's Health IT
OCTOBER 13, 2022
After more than a week of IT outages at CommonSpirit Health hospitals across the country, the Chicago-based system confirmed it has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. Cybersecurity
CommonSpirit took $150M hit from ransomware attack
Becker's Health IT
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
CommonSpirit estimates the ransomware attack that hit the health system last October cost the system around $150 million. Cybersecurity
Karakurt Ransomware Group Targets Methodist McKinney Hospital in Cyberattack
Health IT Security
AUGUST 26, 2022
Karakurt ransomware group… read more
CISA Launches Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot Program
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 15, 2023
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has launched a new pilot program in response to the increase in ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure entities. ProxyNotShell vulnerabilities have been widely exploited by ransomware gangs over the past few months. The U.S.
Healthcare Sector Warned About Cuba Ransomware Attacks
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The Cuba ransomware group has increased attacks in the United States, with attacks doubling since December 2021, and ransom payments are also on the rise. The post Healthcare Sector Warned About Cuba Ransomware Attacks appeared first on HIPAA Journal.
Healthcare Organizations Warned About Royal Ransomware Attacks
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued a warning to the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector about Royal ransomware attacks. Royal ransomware is a new ransomware threat that was first observed being used in attacks in September 2022.
Lessons From a Ransomware Attack: The Importance of Partnership & Collaboration
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The ransomware attack that befell Sky Lakes in 2020 was brutal, but it could have been devastating and deadly. We wouldn’t wish a ransomware attack on anyone, but the experience demonstrated what can happen when strong partnerships commit to collective problem solving.
Feds Share Technical Details of Royal Ransomware
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 9, 2023
A joint cybersecurity advisory has been published by CISA and the FBI, sharing details of the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by the Royal ransomware gang and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to help network defenders better protect against attacks.
Chaos Continues After Ransomware Hits UK’s NHS
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The ransomware attack on Advanced, one of the UK’s biggest software providers for its National Healthcare System, is turning into one of the biggest cyberattacks ever to happen in healthcare. Over 20 days have passed since the health services’ cloud provider was attacked by ransomware.
Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Cost Nearly $21 Billion In 2020. Now What?
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 1, 2021
As the dust settles on 2020, it’s become clear that this was an unbelievably bad year for healthcare ransomware attacks. billion in ransomware expenses, according to a new estimate.
Healthcare had most ransomware attacks in '22, FBI says
Becker's Health IT
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The FBI says healthcare suffered more ransomware attacks than any other industry in 2022, though the agency may have helped stop more, BankInfoSecurity reported Cybersecurity
Eye Care Leaders Breach: Ransomware Attack Claims New Victims
Compliancy Group
JUNE 29, 2022
Eye Care’s myCare Integrity solution was hacked via a ransomware attack on December 4, 2021. . During one week in mid-July alone, five eye care providers reported that patient data had been compromised by the ransomware attack.
Feds Release Updated Threat Intelligence on LockBit 3.0 Ransomware
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 21, 2023
ransomware, also known as LockBit Black. The LockBit ransomware group has been in operation since at least September 2019 and is one of the most prolific ransomware groups. The ransomware is actively developed and evolved into LockBit 2.0
Lawsuits filed over ransomware attack affecting 3.3 million patients
Becker's Health IT
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Los Angeles-based Regal Medical Group and its affiliates are facing multiple lawsuits over a ransomware attack that affected 3.3 million of their patients, HIPAA Journal reported. Cybersecurity
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
Ransomware attack affects 3.3 million patients in California
Becker's Health IT
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
million patients were affected by a ransomware attack at a southern California medical group. More than 3.3 Cybersecurity
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