Cybersecurity

The February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a health tech entity owned by UnitedHealth, stands as the most extensive data breach in U.S. history, specifically affecting health and medical data. This cyber onslaught infiltrated the systems of Change Healthcare, impacting the personal

The Australian Cyber Information Sharing and Analysis Center (CI-ISAC) has received a $6.4 million grant from the Australian Government to establish a specialized information-sharing and analysis center dedicated to bolstering the healthcare sector's defenses against cyber threats. This

As the healthcare industry continues to embrace digital transformation, it faces an increasing array of cyber threats that jeopardize patient safety and data integrity. The necessity to protect sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI), ensure uninterrupted delivery of care, and manage complex,

The cybersecurity community was recently alarmed by the discovery of a significant vulnerability in the Contec CMS8000 patient monitoring system. This device, extensively used across hospitals and healthcare facilities globally, has been revealed to possess a serious flaw. An investigation

Technological advancements in healthcare are often celebrated for their potential to revolutionize patient care, offering rapid diagnostics and improved non-invasive procedures. However, these advancements also bring new risks. One such emerging threat is deepfake technology, a sophisticated

The term "HIPAA Security Rule" refers to a set of national standards established to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI). With the increase in digital record-keeping and billing systems, compliance with HIPAA