Why Healthcare is a Hacker’s Data ‘Treasure Trove’

Why Healthcare is a Hacker’s Data ‘Treasure Trove’

Healthcare organizations are not only privy to some of their clients’ most personal issues, but they also require an array of personally identifying information to maintain accurate records and streamline payment. This makes them a high-value target for hackers using ransomware attacks: On Monday, DaVita, a provider of dialysis services, was hit with a ransomware attack that encrypted and separated certain elements of its network, disrupting som…

Hackers Steal 1.6 Million Records From Planned Parenthood Abortion Centers

Hackers have compromised the sensitive personal and medical information of approximately 1.6 million individuals, including patients of Planned Parenthood abortion centers. The hacking occurred in a major data breach targeting Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), a nonprofit that provides lab testing services to medical centers and abortion centers across 31 U.S. states. The breach, discovered on Oct. 27, 2024, has raised alarms among pro-life…

More than 250K Texans see data exposed in health care breaches

More than 250,000 Texans have had their personal and medical information exposed in recent data breaches at healthcare companies, according to the Texas OAG.

Hackers steal 1.6 million patient records in major healthcare breach

There have already been a half dozen data breaches targeting healthcare institutions in 2025. The CyberGuy explains why healthcare organizations are vulnerable.

Breaches Within Breaches: Contractual Obligations After a Security Incident

We often cover consumer class action complaints against companies regarding the privacy and security of personal information. However, litigation can also arise from alleged breach of contract between two companies. This week, we will analyze a medical diagnostic testing laboratory’s April 2025 complaint against its managed services provider for its alleged failure to satisfy its HIPAA Security Rule and indemnification obligations under the HIPA…

Medical institutions, rich in sensitive data, have become targets of choice for cybercriminals: a new wave of attacks confirms this, with the spread of the ResolverRAT virus that severely affects the health and pharmacy sector.