Cybersecurity

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Briefing: Healthcare has reported that the healthcare/public health sector was one of the top 10 most impacted industries in the second quarter of 2024 and that there has been a 300% surge in ransomware attacks. There is now an entire industry of RaaS – Ransomware as a service. The same way a doctor can subscribe to have access to an EHR. Bad actors can subscribe to services that will create ransomware for them. Bad actors are also utilizing AI to create ransomware and better target ransomware attacks.

Ransomware attacks targeting industrial organizations has reached new heights and no organization is immune.

Healthcare not only accounts for a large part of the US economy (about 20%) but also, usually, enjoys decent profit margins. So it should be no surprise that entrepreneurs have an interest in using AI to tackle healthcare problems. From reading x-rays, to predicting heart disease, to understanding protein binding, AI or AI-using applications have enjoyed considerable success in specialized areas. This article discusses the potential for using AI in medical transcription which, if successful and interconnected, could improve healthcare across the board.

EngageMED, a healthcare support system, filed notice of data breach. They recognized that an authorized part was able to access the company's IT network. This resulted in unauthorized access to names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, and claim information.

A breach at Health Equity occurred because a user account of one of HealthEquity’s vendors was compromised and their password stolen, which was used by the malicious hacker to access the data repository.

Many cybersecurity events and breaches are the result of us failing to keep our computers and computer programs up to date. The process of keeping our systems up to date is known as PATCHING.

Maui ransomware is another ransomware attack on healthcare systems. These attacks are targeting healthcare organizations anticipating they are more likely to pay the ransom. Understand what your office can do to mitigate the chance of getting hit with a ransomware attack.

Passwords protect our patient information, but to what extent do the protect our office and to what extent do they pose risks to hacking attempts?

Cybersecurity threats in 2021 were the largest ever. Experts anticipate that the digital environment in 2022 will be even more dangerous. The American Dental Association was hit by a cyberattack that stole personal information and disrupted services.

Patients have filed a lawsuit against SuperCare over a HIPAA Breach. SuperCare failed to maintain adequate security to protect patient records.