Privacy & Security
With nearly 25% of all cyberattacks against healthcare organizations, Intraprise Health Chief Operating Officer Scott Mattila warns that artificial intelligence is enabling more sophisticated phishing and smishing tactics.
Court documents say Panev acted as a developer of the LockBit ransomware group, attacking healthcare and other industries.
The HIMSS government relations team plans to work within the U.S. and with other countries on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital health transformation and workforce development, says Tom Leary, SVP and head of government relations.
Cybersecurity In Focus
More tech companies, and the government, are needed to address rural healthcare cyberattacks, according to the new Microsoft rural hospital cybersecurity landscape report.
Cybersecurity In Focus
Tech CISO Scott Mattila discusses proactive measures critical to reducing cyber-risks and describes the steps hospitals and health systems can take to prepare now to comply with crucial mandates. He also highlights the new rule's impact of direct liability on business associates.
More malicious actors than ever can target healthcare organizations due to AI lowering the bar for hackers.
In partnership with Microsoft, H-ISAC and international agencies, the vendor says efforts to dismantle cybercrime groups over the two years are paying off. There's been a drastic reduction in the number of unauthorized copies used in healthcare cyberattacks.
Invest in open, scalable infrastructure to ensure long-term adaptability, reduce technical debt and position to integrate emerging technologies without costly overhauls, advised Jeff Fallon, CEO of Vibe Health by eVideon.
Tom Leary, senior vice president and head of Government Relations at HIMSS, gives a rundown of healthcare priorities.
At HIMSS25, Jon Moore of Clearwater Security and Compliance and Michael Gross at the Cleveland Clinic discussed how to stay ahead of emerging cyber security threats.