Healthcare data privacy laws appear inadequate for protecting living patients’ information, allowing cyberattacks to risk lives and close healthcare facilities. A single data breach such as that experienced by Change Healthcare in 2024 exposed a vast majority of patients’ data. Experts are now scrutinizing the healthcare industry and the weaknesses in its cybersecurity. Improvements are being explored by both the government and healthcare industry to enhance protection.
US recommends encrypted messaging as Chinese hackers linger in telecom networks
US government security officials have advised Americans to use encrypted messaging in response to a suspected Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, infiltrating telecoms networks. Companies
