healthcare news
Class action lawsuit filed against two Puerto Rican hospitals for alleged ransomware attacks
The suit claims the hospitals had a 'wanton disregard' for security.
500,000 victims pummeled in multi-stage BitBucket malware scheme
The number of malware types deployed is "unprecedented," according to Cybereason.
Duo CEO Dug Song: We have to make security simple
"We need to re-design our security experiences and workflows into things that can easily be adopted by users," Song says. "Because if there’s friction, they will find a different path."
DHS pushes alert on vulnerable patient monitors sold by GE Healthcare
DHS put out an alert on six vulnerabilities, known collectively at “MDhex,” that have critical severity scores.
Cybersecurity’s warranty challenge
Enterprises are facing a tough choice: patch a system and break a warranty or leave a vulnerability to be fixed by an equipment manufacturer?
New Jersey hospital chain pays attackers to thwart ransomware incident
The size of the payment was not disclosed.
Exclusive: PR software firm exposes data on nearly 500k contacts
The company removed the bucket from the open internet after being contacted by CyberScoop.
As health sector grapples with ransomware, a search for better incident data
The health care sector is trying to get a grip on ransomware. Better data could help.
Chinese spies have their sights on cancer research
After China’s cancer rate surged in recent years, Chinese authorities went looking for an answer to the problem.
Premera Blue Cross settles state data breach investigations for $10 million
The case is the latest example of how state attorneys are taking legal action following large-scale security incidents.
