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By Bill Siwicki | 11:34 am | June 26, 2017
While it may seem like a no-brainer to update device firmware, cybersecurity experts say cybercriminals are exploiting these lapses in upkeep.
By Bill Siwicki | 02:12 pm | June 23, 2017
Private medical data will be removed, giving cybercriminals less ability to extort hospitals, patients.
By Bill Siwicki | 12:20 pm | June 23, 2017
Managed security service providers, virtual chief information security officers are becoming increasingly common in the sector.
By Mike Miliard | 04:03 pm | June 22, 2017
Accenture report expects robot-assisted surgery, virtual nursing assistants, workflow tools and more offering huge potential to make patient care more efficient.
By Jessica Davis | 02:57 pm | June 22, 2017
It appears the hackers rushed the latest round of the notorious ransomware, since the campaign is currently only able to lock down XP, VistA and other older operating systems.
By Jessica Davis | 04:15 pm | June 21, 2017
HHS repeatedly acts as a lone wolf, instead of adopting and assisting with current cybersecurity efforts, Daniel Nutkis wrote his prepared statement to a Senate Committee on Wednesday.
By Bill Siwicki | 11:14 am | June 21, 2017
If you want to attract talent, demonstrate to cybersecurity professionals a strong cultural commitment to information security.
By Jessica Davis | 03:36 pm | June 20, 2017
OCR’s updated rules make it pretty clear: The burden of proof is on the healthcare provider.
By Tom Sullivan | 03:28 pm | June 20, 2017
Security firm’s discovery highlights why hospitals struggle to detect these lapses in security.
By Bill Siwicki | 12:34 pm | June 20, 2017
Cybercriminals are adjusting their social engineering tactics to the changing realities of healthcare organizations, and CIOs and CISOs must be on their toes.