The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning that Contec CMS8000 devices, a widely used healthcare patient monitoring device, include a backdoor that quietly sends patient data to a remote IP address and downloads and executes files on the device. […] Go to Source Author: Lawrence Abrams
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The New York Blood Center (NYBC), one of the world’s largest independent blood collection and distribution organizations, says a Sunday ransomware attack forced it to reschedule some appointments. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan
Healthcare technology is advancing rapidly, and in 2025 we can expect even more groundbreaking developments. This year, AI-driven tools, cutting-edge telemedicine platforms, and other healthcare innovations are expected to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and tackle persistent challenges. In this article, we take a look at four key trends that will shape the future of […]
In 2025, exciting advancements in healthcare IT will transform the industry, making it more efficient, accessible, and focused on better patient care. For healthcare providers, this entails leveraging even more technology to enhance care coordination, protect sensitive data, and meet the growing demand for personalized services. In this article, we explore four major technology trends […]
Healthcare technology is advancing at an extraordinary rate, providing innovative solutions to long-standing challenges. In 2025, healthcare organizations must therefore embrace change and foster continuous innovation, concentrating on areas that enhance care delivery, strengthen cybersecurity, and transform patient experiences. In this article, we explore four significant trends that healthcare leaders should closely monitor to stay […]
Blood-donation not-for-profit OneBlood confirms that donors’ personal information was stolen in a ransomware attack last summer. […] Go to Source Author: Bill Toulas
BayMark Health Services, North America’s largest provider of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery services, is notifying an undisclosed number of patients that attackers stole their personal and health information in a September 2024 breach. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan
Medusind, a leading billing provider for healthcare organizations, is notifying hundreds of thousands of individuals of a data breach that exposed their personal and health information more than a year ago, in December 2023. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to secure patients’ health data following a surge in massive healthcare data leaks. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan
Ascension, one of the largest private U.S. healthcare systems, is notifying over 5.6 million patients and employees that their personal and health data was stolen in a May cyberattack linked to the Black Basta ransomware operation. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan