Data breaches in the US have exposed personal data from patients of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), City of Hope cancer treatment center, and Oklahoma’s EMSA. Breaches at DMH and EMSA were due to multi-factor authentication failures.
Meanwhile, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care revealed that a 2023 ransomware attack impacted far more individuals than originally reported. Measures to improve security and protect personal data are being implemented across all affected organizations.
EU launches plan to combat cyber threats to hospitals
Luxembourg’s hospitals are unprepared for cyber threats, as are many across Europe. Threats include ransomware and hacks that can impact patient care. The European Commission
