FDA approves evaluation tool for medical device cybersecurity
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA approved a tool Oct. 20 that evaluates and assigns scores to
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HHS tells hospitals to guard against Ryuk ransomware attack: 10 thinks to know
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS released important updates on the Ryuk ransomware, which is suspected in the
Read moreHHS issues guidance on preventing 5 types of cyberattacks
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) To address the growing rate of cyberattacks against the healthcare industry, HHS
Read morePhilips issues another cybersecurity alert for some of its medical devices
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Philips released a security alert Aug. 21 about “resource exhaustion” flaws that put
Read moreCybersecurity threats continue to increase in healthcare
Cybersecurity threats continue to increase in healthcare, the sheer volume of attacks only represents one part of the challenge. The
Read moreHow Microsoft is shaking up healthcare
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) In June, Microsoft revealed the names of two new executives joining its healthcare division,
Read moreAnother hacker group targeting American healthcare organizations: Orangeworm
According to a report form Symantec, American Software Company providing cybersecurity software and services, another hacker crew is gotten footholds
Read more63% of Americans more concerned about cybersecurity than a potential war, survey finds
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) The majority of Americans — 79 percent — believe businesses are more
Read moreMedicare beneficiary data at risk
According to an audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services needs to improve
Read morePilot program using blockchain technology
UnitedHealth announced a pilot project in conjunction with Humana, Quest Diagnostics and Multiplan to see if blockchain technology can improve
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