Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: November 2023
In November, new details emerged about the Okta incident, coinciding with the discovery of critical vulnerabilities in Orthanc software and Windows Defender SmartScreen. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks to healthcare organizations, their networks, patients, and data. Read on to explore these threats in-depth and how to mitigate them. Okta’s security breach update On November 3rd, […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: January 2024
As the new year unfolds, global threat actors have launched serious cyber attacks, with healthcare organizations among their targets. In January, Chinese APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) actors were reported to be focusing on critical U.S. infrastructure (political, military, and civilian), aiming to cause “real-world harm.” In addition to actively exploiting Ivanti VPNs, alarms went off […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: February 2024
Since its detection in February, the impact of Change Healthcare’s cyber attack has been staggering. Unfortunately, this is not the only incident that’s impacted healthcare organizations. Several others have sparked urgent calls for updates and heightened vigilance among IT teams, stressing the cyber pressures that constantly confront the healthcare sector. Change Healthcare cyber attack Throughout […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: May 2024
Out of the reported healthcare cyber incidents in May, the attack on Ascension stopped many in their tracks. This incident came at a time when many in the industry are still reeling from the Change Healthcare attack, which profoundly affected the healthcare sector, with 94% of hospitals reporting financial repercussions and 74% noting direct impacts […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: September 2024
September brought cybersecurity challenges for healthcare organizations as vulnerabilities surged across critical systems. Firewalls, endpoint managers, and hidden misconfigurations in trusted platforms like ServiceNow allowed attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. In this roundup, we break down the most pressing threats and the key actions healthcare organizations should take to stay ahead and protect their networks. SonicWall […]
IoMT Security: Safeguarding Connected Medical Devices
Fortified Health Security is a recognized leader in healthcare cybersecurity, with a special focus on Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) security. Fortified’s CISO, Russell Teague, recently joined the HIMSSCast Podcast, hosted by Patty Enrado of HIMSS, to discuss the growing cyber threats targeting healthcare technology, especially those impacting medical devices and patient safety. The Vulnerability […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Predictions: A Turning Point
The future of healthcare cybersecurity is at a turning point as organizations face new, stricter regulations, workforce challenges, and evolving threats. Fortified Health Security’s Executive Director, Government Affairs, Kate Pierce, recently appeared on This Week Health’s podcast, Unhack the News to discuss her cybersecurity predictions when it comes to what’s ahead when it comes to […]
The 2025 Horizon Report: Your Roadmap to Cybersecurity Resilience
The healthcare industry is under siege. As we move into 2025, the cybersecurity challenges facing hospitals, health systems, and vendors are growing more complex, more sophisticated, and more frequent. The stakes have never been higher; patient safety, operational continuity, and trust hang in the balance. Cybercriminals are evolving their strategies, leveraging advanced technologies like artificial […]
Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)Security: Why Healthcare Must Act Now
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has transformed patient care by delivering real-time data and improving clinical outcomes. However, as Fortified Health Security predicted in its 2025 Horizon Report, interconnected medical devices create new cybersecurity risks. The recent FDA and CISA alerts about vulnerabilities in Contec patient monitors highlight the urgent need for proactive IoMT […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025
As the healthcare industry continues to grapple with evolving cyber threats, Fortified Health Security remains at the forefront of understanding these risks and identifying proactive solutions. In this discussion, Fortified Health Security CEO, Dan L. Dodson and Fortified CISO, Russell Teague analyze the 2025 Horizon Report healthcare cybersecurity predictions –– First with how our 2024 cybersecurity […]