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SC HIMSS recognized as Chapter of the Year
Tennessee heart clinic's IT network hacked
The Chattanooga (Tenn.) Heart Institute identified a suspected cybersecurity attack on its IT network in April, and an investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed the network and obtained copies of confidential patient data.
Hospitals double the odds of a data breach during merger period, study finds
Hospitals that merge are particularly vulnerable to data breaches in the period during and right after the acquisitions, according to research at the University of Texas at Dallas.
1.2 million Tampa General patients' data breached in cyberattack
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital was hit with a cyberattack earlier this year and a "criminal group" stole 1.2 million patients' confidential information, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Snooping security guards access medical records at Washington hospital
Several security guards from Yakima (Wash.) Valley Memorial Hospital inappropriately used the hospital's EHR system to obtain access to medical records of 419 patients.
Hackers exploit vulnerability to target Johns Hopkins
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University and Health System are notifying patients that some of their protected health information may have been compromised due to hackers targeting a software vulnerability called MOVEit, The Baltimore Banner reported June 14.
How much 3 health systems are paying to resolve cyberattacks
Several health systems have faced financial repercussions due to data breaches and cyberattacks. Here are is how much three health systems are paying to dispute them:
CISA, FBI release updated guide on stopping ransomware attacks
An updated guide to help hospitals and healthcare facilities prevent ransomware attacks and subsequent data extortion tactics was rolled out May 24 by a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and FBI task force.
Ransomware gang claims it hit Illinois hospital
The Royal ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cybersecurity incident affecting Morris (Ill.) Hospital & Healthcare Centers, DataBreaches.net reported May 25.
Texas health system PHI compromised following phishing attack
Edinburg-based South Texas Health System is notifying patients that some of their protected health information may have been compromised when an unauthorized party accessed a business associate's email account using a phishing tactic.