Security
Yale New Haven Health Experiences Data Breach
At no point did this incident impact their ability to provide patient care
4/15/2025
Double Homicide Suspect Hides from Police in Upstate Community Hospital
The alleged suspect passed through the hospital’s weapons detection system, alerting the facility and police
4/9/2025
Oracle Health Hit by Data Breach, Patient Data Possibly Compromised
The incident is the latest in a growing list of third-party vendors suffering from cyberattacks.
4/3/2025
Rumored Terror Threat to Hospitals Prompts FBI Warning
Despite no threat, healthcare facilities are urged to review emergency preparedness protocols.
4/2/2025
Sunflower Medical Group Facing Lawsuit Following January Data Breach
The lawsuit seeks a jury trial, damages, expanded credit monitoring services and security improvements at Sunflower Medical Group.
3/31/2025
Enhancing Safety at Hennepin Healthcare with a Screening System
Case study: The system was able to detect 2,500 risk items in less than five months.
3/28/2025
Columbia Eye Clinic Ensnared in Data Security Incident
It does not have any indications that its electronic medical record system or practice management systems were affected by this incident.
3/27/2025
Shooting Breaks Out Between Employees at Corewell Hospital in Michigan
The suspect fled the scene but was arrested the same day at a residence in Macomb Township.
3/26/2025
33 Percent of Healthcare IT Professionals Concerned About Data Breaches
Cyberattacks remain a threat to healthcare facilities.
3/20/2025
Sunflower Medical Group Experiences Data Breach
To date, Sunflower has no evidence that personal information has been misused.
3/13/2025
Man Attacks Nurses, Police Officer at Jefferson Hospital
The man allegedly attacked the staff members before being restrained and sedated.
3/12/2025
Dameron Hospital Association Settles Cyberattack Lawsuit for $650,000
While Dameron denies wrongdoing or liability, it has chosen to settle the lawsuit on a class-wide basis.
3/5/2025
One Dead, Four Injured After Hostage Situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital
The alleged suspect was killed in a shootout with police.
2/26/2025
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Healthcare Cybersecurity
The use of AI could be beneficial, but some may misuse the technology.
2/21/2025
Third-Party Vendors and Networks Pose Risks for Healthcare Cybersecurity
Collaboration and intelligence sharing are crucial actions to take to defend against cyberattacks, including ones linked to third parties.
2/20/2025
Two Emergency Department Staff Attacked at Provident Hospital of Cook County
The suspect approached one staff member, stabbed him in the chest with a sharp object, and injured another staff member.
2/19/2025
3 Critical Cyber Threats to Healthcare Facilities in 2025
With cyber threats continuing to evolve rapidly, healthcare facility managers must be aware of what can impact their operations.
2/13/2025
University Diagnostic Medical Imaging Falls Victim to Data Breach
The data breach occurred on November 26, 2024.
2/13/2025
Frederick Health Grappling with Ransomware Attack on IT Systems
Despite the attack, most facilities remained open.
2/12/2025
Report Sheds Light on Cyberattack and Data Breach Trends from 2024
Despite a slight decrease in data breaches from 2023, the volume of exposed data and records surged.
2/6/2025
Over 1 Million Individuals Affected in Community Health Center Data Breach
No evidence of data misuse has been found so far.
2/5/2025
Healthcare is a Major Ransomware Target
Healthcare is the third-most-targeted sector, according to the report.
1/29/2025
Allegheny Health Network Struck by Third-Party Vendor Data Breach
The organization is not aware of any actual or attempted identity theft or fraud as a result of this incident.
1/28/2025
84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Detected a Cyberattack in Past Year
Healthcare facilities remain a target among cyber criminals.
1/24/2025
North Los Angeles County Regional Center Targeted by Ransomware
There is currently no evidence of identity theft or fraud in relation to this incident.
1/23/2025
BayMark Health Services Experiences Data Security Incident
The incident occurred in October 2024.
1/16/2025
Dobie Road Falls Victim to Data Breach
They have not received any reports of misuse, identity theft or fraud related to the incident.
1/16/2025
HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Security Rule to Enhance Cybersecurity
The proposed changes would enhance cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information.
1/10/2025
Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinics Struck by Data Breach
Some information in the Lassen Clinics' records may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized third party.
1/9/2025
PIH Health Facing Lawsuit Over December 2024 Ransomware Attack
The lawsuit alleges negligence, invasion of privacy and other complaints stemming from the ransomware attack.
1/8/2025
Layered Security on the Rise in Facilities
More than three-quarters of survey respondents say digital and physical security integration is critical.
12/30/2024
UT Southwestern Experiences Data Breach Through Calendar Tool
The incident occurred in October.
12/26/2024
Protecting Patient Data: Strategies and Tactics
As cyber threats and breaches grow, healthcare organizations and facilities need a better approach to cybersecurity.
12/23/2024
17 Million Patient Records Stolen in PIH Health Ransomware Attack
A ransomware attack halted operations across three of PIH’s hospitals.
12/20/2024
Jefferson Health Faces Lawsuit Over Third-Party Tracking on Websites
The lawsuit alleges that the health system allowed Facebook’s Meta Pixel to track patient activity on its websites.
12/18/2024
Saint Vincent Hospital Upgrades Its Security Systems
Case study: The facility upgraded its security systems to comply with the new patient health and safety law, Laura’s Law.
12/13/2024
3 Ways to Secure a Healthcare Facility
As workplace violence grows in healthcare, being aware of different security methods can help prevent and address dangerous situations.
12/4/2024
Alleged Ransomware Administrator Extradited from South Korea
The Phobos ransomware has been used globally to target over 1,000 organizations, including healthcare.
11/21/2024
Geisinger Finds Success with Violence Prevention Efforts
Their safety measures included training staff in de-escalation, active-shooter response drills and equipping 6,000 employees with duress notification badges.
11/20/2024
Great Plains Regional Medical Center Struck by Ransomware Attack
Their systems were quickly restored following the attack; however, a limited amount of patient information was not recoverable.
11/20/2024
Man Wanted for Murder Captured at Hospital in South Carolina
A hospital employee identified the wanted man and alerted the authorities.
11/15/2024
SW Family Medicine Experiences Cyber Incident
The incident occurred on or about August 7, 2024.
11/14/2024
Police Searching for Man Who Fled PeaceHealth Hospital in Washington
The police are looking to arrest the man and are calling on the public to help locate him.
11/13/2024
St. Anthony Regional Hospital Falls Victim to Hacking
The hospital says there is presently no evidence any breached information has been used for identity theft or fraud.
11/4/2024
Healthcare Facilities Alerted of 'Scattered Spider' Cyber Threat
The group uses a form of AI technology known as deep fakes, which are convincing yet false recreations that can trick people.
11/1/2024
Report Concerning Cybersecurity Risks of Connected Medical Devices Published
The report identifies 162 different cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected medical devices.
10/31/2024
Henry Ford Health to Pay Settlement in Data Breach Lawsuit
The settlement comes more than a year after the March 2023 data breach.
10/30/2024
Shots Fired Inside Kentucky Hospital
A police officer shot the alleged gunman once, hitting him.
10/30/2024
