Data breaches double: Cybersecurity attacks on the rise, mid-year report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
Data breaches in the first half of 2023 have increased 100 percent over the same time period last year, Fortified Health reports.
SEC announces cybersecurity incident disclosure rules for public companies
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 31, 2023
Public companies will need to disclose the cybersecurity incidents they experience and annually disclose information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance, under a rule...
High cost of 2023 healthcare data breaches continues decade-long trend, study shows
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Aaron Dorman
Jul 28, 2023
Data breaches have cost healthcare companies $11 million in 2023, an increase over the past year, a new study shows.
Healthcare giant hit with at least 4 lawsuits following patient data leak
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 19, 2023
A data security breach affecting millions of patients has led to four lawsuits over the past week.
Latest AI guidelines aimed at averting ‘catastrophic harm’
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 17, 2023
A new document outlines eight principles for AI as a framework for steering future development to minimize risks and ethical concerns.
‘Zero trust’ approach could help protect senior living facilities from cyberattacks
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 20, 2023
Cyberattacks have long plagued senior living and nursing homes at higher rates than other industries, but one new approach could help.
Provider’s ransomware incident highlights cyber risks facing senior living and care operators
By
John Roszkowski
May 15, 2023
A recent cyber incident involving a Kansas-based long-term care provider points to the need for such organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity preparedness.
Survey finds 84 percent of healthcare organizations challenged to recruit cybersecurity staff
By
John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
Finding and retaining cybersecurity talent are the two greatest barriers facing healthcare companies looking to improve their organization’s cybersecurity preparedness, according to the 2022 HIMSS Healthcare...
Provider boosts cybersecurity infrastructure, training after 2 ransomware attacks
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Cincinnati-based Episcopal Retirement Services said that it is implementing additional safeguards to its existing cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing employee cybersecurity training after experiencing...
Watermark takes action after data security breach potentially affects people in 10 states
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2021
Tucson, AZ-based Watermark Retirement Communities is the latest victim of a data security breach, in this case one that may have compromised the personal information of 208 residents and others.