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The Netizen team sharing expertise, insights and useful information in cybersecurity, compliance, and software assurance.
Category: Health Care IT
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The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is expanding, connecting medical devices for real-time patient data collection and analysis. While offering benefits like remote monitoring and cost reduction, IoMT faces challenges including security risks, interoperability, and data ownership. Effective security measures are essential to protect patient data as IoMT evolves.
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In 2024, the U.S. faced notable cybersecurity threats, including the China-linked Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon campaigns, targeting critical infrastructure and telecommunications. A ransomware attack on Change Healthcare highlighted vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. In response, regulatory efforts intensified, prompting enhanced cybersecurity measures and scrutiny across affected industries, particularly healthcare.
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In February 2023, Lehigh Valley Health Network experienced a significant cyberattack by the BlackCat ransomware group, exposing sensitive patient data. The incident raised concerns about cybersecurity readiness and trust. Despite efficient emergency responses, LVHN faced lawsuits leading to a $65 million settlement, highlighting the need for enhanced defenses in healthcare against cyber threats.
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, sets national standards to protect individuals’ medical records and health information. It applies to health plans, providers, and clearinghouses. Covered entities must comply with administrative measures, ensure data safeguards, and respect individual rights. Non-compliance can result in significant penalties.
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Recently, the healthcare sector faced a significant cybersecurity challenge when Change Healthcare, a prominent healthcare payment and management solutions provider, became the target of a sophisticated cyberattack by ransomware group BlackCat. This blog post offers an in-depth analysis of the incident, exploring the specifics of the breach, identifying the perpetrators, and assessing its profound impact…
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to tackle security issues related to medical devices and has released a plan of action it means to implement in the near future. Read More………….
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Though this could be a revolution in bringing medical device functionality to the masses, there will inevitably be some serious security and privacy concerns that need to be addressed before adoption of a massive scale by enterprise users.
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