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How to Enhance Health Care Cybersecurity
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a proposed rule on Jan. 6 to improve cybersecurity and better protect the U.S. health care system from a growing number of cyberattacks. The latest proposed amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act represent the department’s first major updates since 2013, addressing some of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.…
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Biden signs executive order to bolster national cybersecurity
Days before leaving office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to shore up the United States’ cybersecurity by making it easier to sanction hacking groups targeting federal agencies and the nation’s critical infrastructure. These also include ransomware gangs, which have been continuously targeting U.S. healthcare organizations in recent years, causing disruptions by encrypting systems and stealing the personal and…
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How the channel can simplify cybersecurity to build trust and agility for SMBs
In the modern digital age, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are prioritizing cybersecurity and data protection to enhance their digital agility, according to research. Despite being stretched thin with daily operations, these businesses recognize the growing importance of cybersecurity, especially as they integrate advanced technologies like AI. However, navigating the complexities of cybersecurity remains a challenge. This presents an opportunity…
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The biggest cybersecurity and cyberattack stories of 2024
2024 was a big year for cybersecurity, with significant cyberattacks, data breaches, new threat groups emerging, and, of course, zero-day vulnerabilities. Some stories, though, were more impactful or popular with our 31 million readers than others. Below are fourteen of what BleepingComputer believes are the most impactful cybersecurity stories of 2024, with a summary of each. These stories are in no…
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Massive healthcare breaches prompt US cybersecurity rules overhaul
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to secure patients’ health data following a surge in massive healthcare data leaks. These stricter cybersecurity rules, proposed by the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and expected to be published as a final rule within 60…
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Cybersecurity firm’s Chrome extension hijacked to steal users’ data
At least five Chrome extensions were compromised in a coordinated attack where a threat actor injected code that steals sensitive information from users. One attack was disclosed by Cyberhaven, a data loss prevention company that alerted its customers of a breach on December 24 after a successful phishing attack on an administrator account for the Google Chrome store. Among Cyberhaven’s customers are Snowflake,…
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7 Best Healthcare Cybersecurity Solutions for 2025
Cybersecurity is crucial in healthcare due to the sensitive nature of patient information and the increasing reliance on digital systems for managing health records. Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of personal data, including medical histories, social security numbers, and insurance information. A breach in this data can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and a loss of trust in the…
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US considers banning TP-Link routers over cybersecurity risks
The U.S. government is considering banning TP-Link routers starting next year if ongoing investigations find that their use in cyberattacks poses a national security risk. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the U.S. Departments of Justice, Commerce, and Defense are looking into the issue, with at least one Commerce Department office having already subpoenaed the company. In recent years,…
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Why the UK’s “outdated” cybersecurity legislation needs an urgent refresh
Parliamentarians from both sides of the aisle have called on the government to modernize the UK’s “outdated” cybersecurity laws to secure the country from growing digital threats. The coalition, led by Lord Holmes of Richmond, said it wants to fix areas of the 1990 Computer Misuse Act (CMA), stating the legislation is not fit to govern the modern internet. The…
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Australian IT Pros Urged to Guard Against Chinese Cybersecurity Threats
The Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre have joined cybersecurity institutions from the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand in warning local technology professionals to beware of threat actors affiliated with China, including Salt Typhoon, infiltrating their critical communications infrastructure. The news comes weeks after the Australian Signals Directorate’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024, where the agency warned…
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