One in six practices were hit by a cyberattack in 2021, according to the Medical Group Management Association.| OncLive
The group is relatively new but has targeted the health sector, the agency says. Scores of hospitals have been hit by ransomware and other cyberattacks.| OncLive
The threat is real, says Heath Renfrow, chief information security officer at Conversant Group. Healthcare organizations generally aren’t where they need to be when it comes to cybersecurity.| OncLive
This week, Chief Healthcare Executive is taking a closer look at cybersecurity in healthcare. Today, we look at the risks for smaller hospitals, which have fewer resources to combat attacks.| OncLive
More than 100 breaches have been reported to the federal government since Jan. 1, and some have affected hundreds of thousands. As part of our series on cybersecurity this week, we look at the largest attacks in the first three months of the year.| OncLive
This week, Chief Healthcare Executive is publishing a series of stories on cybersecurity and what healthcare organizations should be doing to protect themselves. Today, we look at why hospitals should expect a breach.| OncLive
As we conclude our series on cybersecurity in healthcare, several experts offer advice on protecting systems and patients.| OncLive
Cyberattacks at hospitals are proving more costly, according to a new report from IBM Security. The cost of a typical breach rose by nearly $1 million over last year.| OncLive
Information technology pros said the attacks are causing more health complications, and many say they’ve had to transfer patients or have seen longer hospital stays.| OncLive
In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Lee Kim of HIMSS outlined the current threats, how health systems are responding, and where they need to improve.| OncLive
The attacks are costing health systems millions of dollars and threatening patients. Hospital leaders must develop robust defenses and prepare detailed recovery plans, experts say.| OncLive
Federal authorities say organizations shouldn’t give into ransom demands. But even cybersecurity experts say the answers aren’t always easy.| OncLive
A new study examines how the ransomware attack led to higher volume at surrounding hospitals. The authors say hospitals must develop emergency plans to respond to attacks.| OncLive