Healthcare data breaches
Healthcare data breaches can result from hacking, data theft, loss or unauthorized access. Whatever the cause, these breaches can potentially jeopardize patient privacy by exposing protected health information. Understanding the latest data breach patterns can help healthcare organizations mitigate risk.
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07 Nov 2024
Kaiser Permanente reports email data breach
Recent healthcare cybersecurity incidents include an email data breach that affected Kaiser Permanente and a ransomware attack against a small rural healthcare provider. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2024
BianLian cyberattack hits Boston Children's Health Physicians
BianLian cyberthreat actors claimed responsibility for a cyberattack and data breach that affected Boston Children's Health Physicians through its IT vendor. Continue Reading
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16 Jan 2020
More Health Quest Patients Added to 2018 Phishing Attack Victims
Health Quest is notifying additional patients that their data was compromised after a 2018 phishing attack; ransomware, phishing, and device theft complete this week’s breach roundup. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2020
Hackers Demand Ransom From Patients After Breaching Florida Clinic
Hackers are demanding patients of Florida provider Richard Davis, MD pay a ransom to prevent the release of their personal information following a breach of the clinic's server. Continue Reading
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09 Jan 2020
Data of 50K Alomere Health Patients Exposed by Employee Email Hack
An investigation into an initial employee email hack at Alomere Health revealed an earlier breach; ransomware attacks, an RCM vendor mailing error, and malware complete this week’s breach roundup. Continue Reading
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02 Jan 2020
New Mexico Hospital Finds Malware Infection on Digital Imaging Server
The healthcare data of 500 Roosevelt General Hospital patients was exposed by a malware infection; phishing attacks, ransomware, and insider wrongdoing complete this week’s breach roundup. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2019
The 10 Biggest Healthcare Data Breaches of 2019, So Far
Hackers have hit the ground running in 2019, with sophisticated cyberattacks impacting millions of individuals; phishing and vendors continue to be a major pain point. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2016
Possible PHI Security Breach in FL Respiratory Facility
Recent cases of potential PHI security breaches include an instance of unauthorized access, a cybersecurity attack, and a stolen briefcase. Continue Reading