Recognizing the Warning Signs and Safeguarding Against Cyber Risks As the healthcare industry becomes increasingly reliant on digital communications, the importance of healthcare cybersecurity has grown significantly due to the rising threat of phishing attacks. With the emergence of AI technology, cybercriminals have found new ways to craft phishing emails that can deceive even the...
Healthcare cybersecurity incidents have more than doubled since 2018, and ransomware attacks have surged close to 300%, highlighting the critical importance of HHS cybersecurity measures. This tsunami of cybercrime has led to extensive care disruptions, patient safety risks, and an increased strain on the already overwhelmed healthcare sector. With cybersecurity incidents occurring on an almost...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force that promises to revolutionize the way care is delivered as we know it. From enhancing diagnostics and patient care to streamlining administrative tasks and contributing to medical research, its potential seems limitless. However, with all of its promises, there are increasing concerns about the many risks,...
Healthcare phishing scams are a growing concern within the medical industry, targeting both healthcare providers and patients with deceptive tactics aimed at stealing sensitive information. These scams often involve malicious emails or messages that appear to be from trusted sources, such as insurance companies or healthcare institutions, asking recipients to provide personal details or click...
Welcome to the first part of our email series on the critical topic of how to spot a phishing email, particularly in the healthcare sector. As digital communication becomes increasingly prevalent, the risk of falling prey to these deceptive schemes also grows. These phishing scams often mimic communications from trusted entities like insurance providers or...
How can healthcare organizations protect themselves? Healthcare continues to be the most expensive industry for data breaches, with costs increasing 53% since 2020, according to research conducted by the Ponemon Institute. In fact, the average cost of a healthcare data breach reached a whopping $11 million this year, and the number of healthcare data breaches have...
