Tag: #HealthcareSecurity
A suspected cyber-attack on Stryker Corporation, one of the world’s largest medical technology manufacturers, has disrupted operations at its major facility in Cork, Ireland. Early reports suggest the incident may involve wiper malware, a destructive form of cyber-attack designed to erase data and disable systems rather than generate ransom payments. The disruption reportedly forced around […]
As healthcare embraces digital transformation, virtual healthcare staffing has become a vital resource for practices looking to scale efficiently, reduce costs, and eliminate staffing gaps. From virtual front desk agents to remote billing teams, the benefits are clear. However, as more protected health information (PHI) is handled beyond clinic walls, cybersecurity in virtual healthcare staffing […]
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 […]