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By Andrea Fox | 12:16 pm | February 06, 2023
Coordinated KillNet DDoS attacks show the potential fiscal fallout for healthcare organizations with deeper disruptions, says Fitch Ratings. Plus, LockBit pivots to Conti encryptor, and Nevada ransomware emerges.
By Andrea Fox | 12:07 pm | January 30, 2023
Recent attacks on healthcare provider business associates, including prescription and hosting platforms, expose more PII and PHI. Newly compromised email lists may be used for phishing attacks. 
By Andrea Fox | 11:50 am | January 27, 2023
The bureau, with an array of allied agencies composing the International Ransomware Taskforce, shielded more than 300 victims and prevented attacks valued at $130 million
By HIMSS TV | 07:00 am | January 25, 2023
Federal policies and technologies can help with risk mitigations, says Robert Anderson, Jr., CEO of Cyber Defense Labs, who discusses those resources. He also sizes up the value of cyberinsurance as ransom payments get more frequent.
By Adam Ang | 01:15 am | January 25, 2023
It has seen a 75% reduction in IT callouts since implementing Paessler's network monitoring software.
By Mike Miliard | 11:53 am | January 24, 2023
The program, called Transform, will help tech startups with a focus on machine learning, data engineering, analytics, healthcare, biotech, cybersecurity, IoT and more.
By Andrea Fox | 11:48 am | January 24, 2023
The EHR and integrated healthcare IT vendor was hit with the new ransomware variant, in operation since late 2021. Operations are back to normal, the company reports. 
By Bill Siwicki | 12:20 pm | January 19, 2023
A healthcare infosec expert talks why CISOs and CIOs should prioritize unified endpoint management, what a UEM strategy looks like and much more.
By Andrea Fox | 11:34 am | January 19, 2023
The agency says bad actors are sending infected files disguised to look like medical documents and requesting medical appointments. Telemedicine increases the likelihood that malicious images and information would be reviewed ahead of telehealth visits.