Jessica Davis
St. Mark’s Surgery Center discovered the virus on May 8, which affected certain patient files on the Florida provider’s server.
Hackers can easily access passwords to gain access to patient data, but the company is providing an upgrade to eliminate the vulnerability.
With cyberattacks continuing to plague the healthcare sector, two cybersecurity experts will highlight some of the challenges to security and best practices in a Twitter chat Aug. 24.
By using cryptography to hide almost 99 percent of genetic information, researchers can ensure only patients have access to their complete genomic sequence.
The San Diego-based vendor scorned the VA for not conducting a competitive bidding process.
The state’s Human Services department migrated its legacy eligibility systems to a modernized network in 2014, but the Inspector General’s office found flaws caused by insufficient controls.
Hackers spent one month on the servers of The Institute for Women’s Health, stealing both financial and personal health data.
However, one insider breach took a staggering 14 years to be detected, according to the latest Protenus Breach Barometer.
But while Congress proposed taking ONC’s budget down to $38 million, the FDA would get $500 million budget increase if passed.
While telehealth is touted as a way to reduce care costs and doctor’s visits, a study from the University of Wisconsin revealed telemedicine may be falling short in other areas.