Atrium Health in North Carolina admitted to a phishing scheme that resulted in a data breach. Unidentified individuals gained access to some employee email accounts, possibly revealing patients’ private information, although not all patients were affected. Elsewhere, Lehigh Valley Health Network reached a $65M settlement for a data breach, and Acadian Ambulance Service and Illinois Bone & Joint Institute also reported data breaches, affecting millions of individuals collectively.
The Cure is Cybersecurity Hygiene
Healthcare is facing a growing threat from cyberattacks, largely due to poor cybersecurity hygiene. The sector’s interconnected systems, patient records, and life-saving devices make it