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After Texas ruling, states seek to fill reproductive health data privacy gaps
In the absence of federal protections, legal experts have their eyes on states laws that dictate how companies can interact with reproductive health data.
Providers urge HHS to scrap proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates
Over 100 provider organizations signed a letter urging HHS to rescind its proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule and instead work with the industry to develop cybersecurity standards.
Change cyberattack relief funding overpaid many hospitals: study
But more than 300 hospitals didn’t participate in the CMS’ relief program, even though they faced financial disruption — and were more likely to be small and rural facilities.
— Healthcare Dive
Mirion Medical issues patches for five high-severity vulnerabilities
Successful exploitation of the vulnerabilities found in Mirion Medical's EC2 Software NMIS BioDose software could allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information, CISA said.
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Latest News
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Akira ransomware poses imminent threat to critical infrastructure, CISA says
A joint cybersecurity advisory published by CISA, the FBI, HHS and international authorities detailed recent Akira threat actor activity.
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HSCC previews upcoming AI cybersecurity guidance
The AI cybersecurity guidance will focus on the interdependencies between several critical AI workstreams, including governance, third-party risk and education and enablement.
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Conduent faces mounting financial losses from data breach
The business associate data breach is expected to cost Conduent millions through the first quarter of 2026, the company said in an SEC filing.
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Cyberattacks against mobile devices climb 224% in healthcare
Mobile devices are becoming an increasingly attractive entry point for hackers in healthcare and other critical infrastructure sectors, a new report shows.
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Evaluating AI tools for healthcare cybersecurity in a saturated market
As AI-powered tools continue to flood the market, thorough risk assessments are crucial for ensuring that organizations choose the right products and partners.
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KLAS: Cybersecurity must be a business imperative for healthcare
Viewing cybersecurity as a business imperative can help organizations secure stakeholder buy-in and enhance cyber resilience, researchers suggest.
Features
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Securing healthcare data in preparation for a post-quantum era
A post-quantum world may seem far off, but experts say that healthcare leaders should begin planning now to ensure that health data is protected.
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Preparing EHR systems for ransomware attacks
Experts weigh in on how proactive cybersecurity planning protects your patients.
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Insider threats: How health systems can stop EHR snooping
Cyber threats can come from within a hospital's workforce, and proper training is required to stop them from stealing valuable patient data in electronic health records.
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Shadow AI in healthcare: The hidden risk to data security
In addition to traditional shadow IT, shadow AI can make healthcare organizations vulnerable to patient data exposure and compliance troubles.