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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23 Apr 2025
Verizon DBIR: System intrusion is top healthcare breach cause
System intrusion, including ransomware, overtook miscellaneous errors as the top healthcare breach cause, according to the 2025 Verizon DBIR, or Data Breach Investigations Report. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2025
Dialysis firm DaVita suffers ransomware attack
Kidney care company DaVita said patient care is continuing despite suffering a weekend ransomware attack that encrypted elements of its network. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2019
What Pharma Needs to Know about Compliance Regulation in the Cloud
Cloud is a staple of today’s pharmaceutical IT infrastructure for cutting-edge research and development, but it presents many health data compliance challenges for adopters. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2018
Developing a Successful, Sustainable Mobile Device Management Program for Healthcare
With the right knowledge and technology, like mobile device management, healthcare organizations can deploy and use mobile devices efficiently and securely. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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