Health data threats
The healthcare sector is an attractive target for cyberthreat actors due to the quantity of sensitive data healthcare organizations typically maintain, the sector's dependence on technology and the unique effects a cyberattack can have on operations. Understanding health data threats and common attack vectors can help organizations mitigate risk.
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News
20 Mar 2025
AHA, Health-ISAC warn hospitals of potential multi-city terror threat
The AHA and Health-ISAC alerted the healthcare sector to a social media post detailing plans for a multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals, though the threat is unconfirmed at this time. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2025
BianLian ransom demand hoax circulates via snail mail
The FBI and AHA warned of a ransom demand hoax in which the sender, who communicates through physical letters, claims to be part of the BianLian ransomware group. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2018
Mobile Devices in Healthcare Increase, as Do Security Challenges
Healthcare organizations are using mobile devices in greater numbers to improve productivity and patient experience, but these same devices can increase risks for a PHI breach. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2018
Securing Patient Data While Embracing Innovation
As healthcare organizations look to technology innovation to improve patient care, they also need to make sure they are securing patient data in the face of new threats and vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Why Email Failed To Replace Fax For Secure Document Exchange
Sharing PHI in a HIPAA-compliant fashion using current health IT infrastructure continues to prove a pain point for covered entities. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2018
Best Practices for Keeping Patient Data Confidential
Ensuring health data privacy is essential for providers to build meaningful and lasting relationships with their patients. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2016
Increased EHR Adoption Raises Need for Robust Security
Recent cybersecurity attacks on health systems and hospitals shine the light on the importance of EHR security Continue Reading