INTEGRIS Health is the largest non-profit healthcare network in Oklahoma and surrounding regions. The network includes medical and surgical centers, hospitals, emergency rooms, hospice options, addiction recovery programs, and a holistic approach to health and wellness. In November 2023, Integris discovered suspicious activity within their network environment; subsequent investigations have confirmed they were the target of a cyberattack that exposed 2,385,646 individuals.

Navvis & Company is a comprehensive healthcare network throughout the US, including Hawaii. They offer scalable healthcare services that push patients towards their health and wellness goals while supporting providers’ roles to achieve those milestones. In the middle of last year, mid-July, Navvis experienced a cyberattack; their experts responded, but not before the assailants got away with 462,861 records—and that’s just from Hawaii.

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformative journey as it intersects with the mighty realm of artificial intelligence (AI). This comprehensive guide navigates the intricate dance between compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the increasing integration of AI in healthcare. In the evolving tapestry of medical practices, AI emerges as a pivotal player, influencing patient care and administrative processes.

This article was originally published at TheHackerNews Let's begin with a thought-provoking question: among a credit card number, a social security number, and an Electronic Health Record (EHR), which commands the highest price on a dark web forum? Surprisingly, it's the EHR, and the difference is stark: according to a study, EHRs can sell for up to $1,000 each, compared to a mere $5 for a credit card number and $1 for a social security number.

A guest blog, written by Jaye Tilson, Field CTO at HPE Aruba. The healthcare industry, the very lifeline entrusted with safeguarding our most sensitive data, is under relentless attack. Cybercriminals see medical records, financial information, and even critical patient monitoring data as their golden goose, with breaches inflicting unimaginable harm. In this ever-evolving threat landscape, healthcare companies must prioritize building robust cybersecurity strategies.

With the digitalization of patient data, the healthcare industry has significantly improved and transformed healthcare processes. This shift to digital data has brought many benefits, like improved quality of care, reduction in errors, and improved communication. However, the shift to digitalization has also led to the exponential collection of data, which is primarily unstructured. To put things in perspective, a typical healthcare and life sciences organization manages over 32.6 million sensitive files.

Technology is a crucial part of today’s healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Advances in medical devices, data use, and interconnected systems have significantly improved patient care, reduced costs, and increased efficiency. However, as the sector’s reliance on technology grows, so does the risk of cyberattacks.

Like every other industry, the healthcare sector is barely recognizable when compared to its state 20 years ago. It, too, has been transfigured by technology. While this has brought many impactful benefits, it has also introduced at least one major challenge: keeping sensitive patient information private.

Did you know the New-Age Therapeutic sector is unregulated? If that surprises you, then you’re not alone. I was a little surprised, too. Yes, there are various professional bodies a practitioner can join, and there are courses they can attend, but they aren’t forced to.