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Uncle Sam tells hospitals: Meet security standards or no federal dollars for you
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an arm of the US Department of Health and Human Services, is reportedly drawing up rules connecting hospital IT security with funding, which are set to take effect before the end of the year.
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Healthcare Sector Cybersecurity: Introduction to the Strategy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [PDF]
The healthcare sector is particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity risks and the stakes for patient care and safety are particularly high. Healthcare facilities are attractive targets for cyber criminals in light of their size, technological dependence, sensitive data, and unique vulnerability to disruptions. And cyber incidents in healthcare are on the rise. For instance, HHS tracks large data breaches through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), whose data shows a 93% increase in large breaches reported from 2018 to 2022 (369 to 712), with a 278% increase in large breaches reported to OCR involving ransomware from 2018 to 2022.
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India’s Shopping Giant Infiniti Mall Hit by Cyberattack: 280,000 Records Potentially Exposed
Infiniti Mall, located in Mumbai’s Andheri and Malad, offers a comprehensive shopping experience with a mix of local and international brands. The Andheri outlet features 65 stores and various entertainment amenities, while the Malad branch, one of Mumbai’s largest malls, includes over 200 shopping outlets, multiple food choices, and special attractions such as an indoor roller coaster.
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Halara in Crisis: Alleged Data Breach Exposes 1 Million Records
A threat actor, identifying as Sanggiero, declares responsibility for the alleged data leak of over 1 million rows of data from Halara. The Halara data breach compromised sensitive details such as first names, last names, phone numbers, addresses, and more.