Tag: #HealthcareSecurity
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 With limited resources and outdated systems, they are often easy targets for hackers.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 […]
Ascension Health, the leading chain of Catholic hospitals in the USA, announced on Thursday that it was grappling with a cyberattack, which has disrupted its operations. In an official statement released on its website, Ascension acknowledged the impact of the attack, noting disruptions to clinical operations due to the interruption of access to certain systems. […]