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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 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 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 stakes are life-or-death, says Ponemon report

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Nearly half of healthcare provider respondents (45%) said ransomware attacks increased complications from medical procedures, according to a new study from the Ponemon Institute. "The average duration of disruptions caused by ransomware attacks has not improved and can last more than one month (35 days)," the researchers said.

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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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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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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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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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Ransomware attack at Texas health system spreads

Becker's Health IT

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Discover the far-reaching effects of a recent ransomware attack on a Texas health system, causing downtime and capacity disruptions at nearby facilities.

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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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Georgia hospital hit with ransomware

Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 19, 2024

Georgia hospital falls victim to ransomware attack; hacker gains access to network and encrypts data. Information of 2,500 individuals potentially compromised.

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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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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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Healthcare is ill-equipped for ransomware

Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 22, 2024

"Learn about the evolving risks of cybersecurity in healthcare operations and how ransomware attacks are impacting patient care, according to Dr. Christian Dame

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Ransomware gang phishes for healthcare victims

Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Learn about the latest ransomware threat targeting healthcare organizations. Find out how to protect your data and prevent phishing attacks.

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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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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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Everest ransomware group shifts focus to healthcare

Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 21, 2024

"Learn about the latest cyberthreat to the healthcare sector as ransomware group Everest targets organizations through compromised user accounts and remote acce

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OCR Imposes $240,000 Ransomware Civil Monetary Penalty Against Providence Medical Institute

Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 21, 2024

OCR imposed the ransomware civil monetary penalty for potential HIPAA Security Rule violations. Details of the incidents leading to the imposition of the ransomware civil monetary penalty are provided below. Why Was the Ransomware Civil Monetary Penalty Imposed? The integration was planned for 2018, but delayed until 2019.

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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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Norton Healthcare ransomware attack exposes 2.5M people

Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ransomware attacks are soaring in the healthcare sector, impacting more than 88 million people in the first 10 months of 2023, according to the HHS.

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Microsoft warns of ransomware group targeting healthcare

Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

"Microsoft uncovers financially motivated hacking group targeting US healthcare sector with INC ransomware. Learn more about Vanilla Tempest's tactics and targe

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Hospital blood center targeted by ransomware

Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 7, 2024

"Ransomware attack on One Blood, a major blood supplier to Southeast hospitals, disrupts critical systems and causes blood shortage in multiple states."

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Ransomware strikes McLaren Health Care again

Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 19, 2024

"McLaren Health Care confirms ransomware attack causing IT disruption at 13 hospitals and clinics. Cyber forensic investigations ongoing."

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Lehigh Valley Health Network agrees to $65M settlement over ransomware attack that leaked nude photos

Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Lehigh Valley Health Network has come to a $65 million class-action lawsuit settlement stemming from a 2023 ransomware attack that led to hundreds of patients’ nude medical record photos being post | After the nonprofit system refused to meet a ransomware gang's demands, over 600 patients' nude medical record photos were posted online.

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Ransomware gang claims hack on Pennsylvania hospital

Becker's Health IT

JULY 1, 2024

"Monti ransomware group claims responsibility for data breach at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, with plans to release stolen data on July 8."

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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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McLaren back online after ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 26, 2024

McLaren Health Care has restored its IT systems, bringing full functionality back to its clinical and administrative operations after a ransomware attack hit the organization Aug.

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Texas health system confirms ransomware attack: 6 things to know

Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Learn about the recent ransomware attack on a Texas health system and how it is impacting patient care. Stay informed with these six key details.

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U.S. indicts North Korean hacker for leading ransomware attacks against hospitals

Fierce Healthcare

JULY 30, 2024

A federal grand jury indicted a North Korean national for allegedly leading ransomware attacks in 2022 against U.S. A federal grand jury indicted a North Korean national for allegedly leading ransomware attacks against U.S. hospitals. |

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Ascension suffered ransomware attack: Report

Becker's Health IT

MAY 10, 2024

Louis-based Ascension suffers ransomware attack, affecting 134,000 employees and 140 hospitals. Cybersecurity incident reported by CNN and Becker's, invest

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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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Hospitals sue ransomware group

Becker's Health IT

JANUARY 5, 2024

A healthcare coalition comprising two hospitals and an orthopedic group filed a lawsuit against unidentified individuals associated with the ransomware group LockBit, BankInfoSecurity reported Jan.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network agrees to $65M settlement in ransomware case

Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

has agreed to a proposed $65 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit related to a 2023 ransomware attack that exposed the medical records of 134,000 patients, according to a Sept. Lehigh Valley Health Network, based in Allentown, Pa., 11 report by The Times Tribune.

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HHS warns of ransomware group targeting healthcare

Becker's Health IT

JUNE 24, 2024

HHS is warning the healthcare sector about a ransomware group that has been stepping up its attacks on the industry and recently disrupted hospital operations in the U.K.

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OneBlood hit with ransomware attack, state of donors' data unknown

Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 1, 2024

was hit by a ransomware attack on Wednesday that has impacted its operations. OneBlood, a non-profit blood donation organization serving hospitals in the southeastern U.S., OneBlood, a non-profit blood donation center servicing the southeastern United States, was attacked by cybercriminals on Wednesday.

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Where healthcare ranks for ransomware attacks

Becker's Health IT

APRIL 10, 2024

Discover the top industries targeted by ransomware attacks in 2023, with healthcare and public health leading the way. Learn more from an analysis by EconoFact.

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2nd ransomware group reportedly tries to extort Change Healthcare

Becker's Health IT

APRIL 8, 2024

Ransomware group targets UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare for extortion after recent cyberattack. Company reportedly paid $22M to previous hackers.

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HHS puts $50M toward hospitals' ransomware fight

Becker's Health IT

MAY 20, 2024

A new agency within the National Institutes of Health is launching a $50 million initiative to develop tools for hospital IT teams that enhance their cybersecurity measures and resources to combat ransomware.

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Ransomware group intensifies attacks on healthcare

Becker's Health IT

MAY 10, 2024

Ransomware group Black Basta is accelerating its attacks against the healthcare industry, according to a May 10 report from the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center.

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Hospitals on critical alert amid ransomware attack on blood center

Becker's Health IT

JULY 31, 2024

"Ransomware attack disrupts operations at OneBlood, a nonprofit blood donation center serving hundreds of hospitals. Despite reduced capacity, manual processes

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New Hampshire health system hit with ransomware

Becker's Health IT

JULY 29, 2024

New Hampshire health system falls victim to ransomware attack, compromising sensitive patient data. Learn more about the incident and its impact.

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'Double extortion' ransomware group claims hospital hack

Becker's Health IT

MARCH 27, 2024

A ransomware group that specializes in "double extortion" has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on an Oklahoma hospital, HIPAA Journal reported.

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McLaren Health Care hit by ransomware attack again

HHS reaches second-ever ransomware settlement

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

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Ransomware stakes are life-or-death, says Ponemon report

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

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

McLaren Health Care restores network weeks after ransomware attack

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

HHS cybersecurity center warns of new ransomware threat

Ransomware attack at Texas health system spreads

Hospital emergency visits, inpatient admissions decrease after ransomware attack

Georgia hospital hit with ransomware

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware Attacks

CommonSpirit still working to restore EHR systems after ransomware attack confirmed

Healthcare is ill-equipped for ransomware

Ransomware gang phishes for healthcare victims

Hive takedown puts ‘small dent’ in ransomware problem

Ascension confirms ransomware attack

Everest ransomware group shifts focus to healthcare

OCR Imposes $240,000 Ransomware Civil Monetary Penalty Against Providence Medical Institute

HC3 warns of Clop ransomware targeting medical images

Norton Healthcare ransomware attack exposes 2.5M people

Microsoft warns of ransomware group targeting healthcare

Hospital blood center targeted by ransomware

Ransomware strikes McLaren Health Care again

Lehigh Valley Health Network agrees to $65M settlement over ransomware attack that leaked nude photos

Ransomware gang claims hack on Pennsylvania hospital

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

McLaren back online after ransomware attack

Texas health system confirms ransomware attack: 6 things to know

U.S. indicts North Korean hacker for leading ransomware attacks against hospitals

Ascension suffered ransomware attack: Report

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

Hospitals sue ransomware group

Lehigh Valley Health Network agrees to $65M settlement in ransomware case

HHS warns of ransomware group targeting healthcare

OneBlood hit with ransomware attack, state of donors' data unknown

Where healthcare ranks for ransomware attacks

2nd ransomware group reportedly tries to extort Change Healthcare

HHS puts $50M toward hospitals' ransomware fight

Ransomware group intensifies attacks on healthcare

Hospitals on critical alert amid ransomware attack on blood center

New Hampshire health system hit with ransomware

'Double extortion' ransomware group claims hospital hack

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