Privacy & Security

Cybersecurity researchers note that the vulnerable database appeared to be linked to Gale Healthcare Solutions, which connects medical facilities with available caregivers.  

Six health IT leaders lay out some of their security strategies as healthcare continues to be a prime target for cybercriminals.

Huntington Hospital notified about 13,000 patients after a now-former employee improperly accessed records without authorization.

Philippe Wackers, NetApp innovation manager healthcare & life science in EMEA, feels that healthcare missed an opportunity to unlock the full potential of data by turning it into valuable information to improve outcomes in the past.

Clearwater Compliance vice president for consulting services Cathie Brown stresses the need for cybersecurity collaboration between the board and IT pros.

Miquel Angel Garcia, Head of Medical Systems Division EMEA at Olympus, talks about how the company gives hospitals support in achieving the top goals he outlines.

At issue in Medical University of South Carolina's lawsuit are physician preference cards, which enable specialized procedures and require two-factor authentication to access.

The agencies noted that occasions such as Thanksgiving often herald closed offices and vacationing employees – potentially leaving healthcare organizations vulnerable.

The company seeks to block the Israeli tech firm from using any Apple software, services or devices, in addition to pursuing damages – which it promises to donate to groups fighting spyware misuse.

VP and CISO of Sentara Healthcare Dan Bowden meets with his team twice a week to assess cyber threats.