The Department of Health and Human Services has issued advice for healthcare firms to guard against a new cyber threat, 8Base, which focuses on data extortion rather than encryption. Recommendations include regular system updates, educating employees to identify and report phishing emails, and ensuring protected health information is encrypted.
AOA, DaVita and Bell Ambulance Breached
Healthcare organizations Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, DaVita, and Bell Ambulance were hit by ransomware attacks in 2025, compromising data of nearly 245,000 individuals. The breaches were
