Tag: #HealthcareSecurity
UnitedHealth has confirmed to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that the Change Healthcare breach in February 2024 compromised the data of 100 million Americans. This disclosure, officially posted on HHS’s data breach portal on October 24, marks the most extensive healthcare-related data breach to date. While the scale is unprecedented in the […]
The healthcare sector has consistently suffered the highest data breach costs, averaging $10.1 million in 2024, marking the twelfth consecutive year of costly incidents. Breaches often involve sensitive data and can take up to 213 days to detect and contain, leading to severe financial, regulatory, and reputational consequences. Small healthcare providers, such as clinics, wellness […]
American rural hospital cybersecurity is a race against time. These vital healthcare institutions, serving in remote communities, are facing a growing wave of cyberattacks. With limited resources and outdated systems, they are often easy targets for hackers. However, a recent collaboration between the White House and tech giants like Microsoft and Google offers a glimmer […]