Data Breaches

GE Healthcare Carestation Recall

Summary GE Healthcare has issued a Class I recall for its Carestation anesthesia systems due to a ventilation failure risk in Volume Control Ventilation (VCV) mode. The company advises users to avoid VCV mode until […]

Data Breaches

PharMerica: A Ransomware Attack

Summary PharMerica, a major U.S. pharmacy services provider, suffered a ransomware attack in March 2023 by the Money Message group. The attack compromised the personal and medical data of almost 6 million patients, making it […]

Data Breaches

Community Dental Care Cyberattack

Summary Community Dental Care suffered a cyberattack on December 6, 2024, exposing the personal and protected health information of 135,770 individuals. The exposed data included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical information, and more. Community […]

Data Breaches

Ransomware’s Deadly Toll

Summary A ransomware attack on a UK NHS pathology provider led to a patient’s death, highlighting cybersecurity’s critical role in healthcare. The attack disrupted blood testing, causing delays that contributed to the fatality. This incident […]

Data Breaches

MediSecure Breach Exposes Millions

Summary The MediSecure data breach exposed the personal and health information of 12.9 million Australians. This incident highlights the vulnerability of healthcare data and the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The Australian government is providing […]

Data Breaches

Ascension Cyberattack: Billions Lost

Summary Ascension Health, a major US healthcare provider, suffered a significant cyberattack in May 2024. This attack led to substantial financial losses, operational disruptions, and the exposure of millions of patient records. The incident highlights […]

Data Breaches

Healthcare Data Breaches: A Growing Threat

Summary Millions of patient records compromised in recent data breaches highlight the growing cybersecurity threats to regional healthcare systems. The increasing frequency and severity of these attacks underscore the urgent need for improved security measures […]

Data Breaches

Cyberattacks Cripple Healthcare

Summary Ransomware and data breaches are crippling healthcare systems, jeopardizing patient care, and exposing sensitive information. Hospitals face soaring costs from these attacks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures. The increasing frequency and […]

Data Breaches

Cyberattack Blackout: Patient Data Leaked

Summary Patients remain uninformed about the extent of a data breach impacting a UK pathology services company, Synnovis, more than 11 months after the initial attack. The breach, attributed to the Qilin cybercrime group, compromised […]

Data Breaches

PIH Health: Millions Exposed

Summary A ransomware attack on PIH Health compromised the data of 17 million patients, highlighting the vulnerability of healthcare systems to cyberattacks. The incident disrupted operations at multiple hospitals and outpatient facilities, impacting access to […]