healthcare cybersecurity

The American Hospital Association this week pointed hospitals and health systems to practical, public-facing resources that can help staff spot and respond to malicious AI schemes—including deepfake audio and video, AI‑generated text, and mixed‑media fraud that impersonates clinicians...

Microsoft’s cybersecurity posture is under renewed fire after U.S. Senator Ron Wyden urged the Federal Trade Commission to open a formal investigation into the company’s default security settings, arguing that Microsoft shipped “dangerous, insecure software” that materially enabled a 2024...

Let’s be blunt: the clock is ticking on Windows 10, and senior living executives who treat this as “an IT problem” risk turning a predictable technology lifecycle event into an operational, regulatory, and reputational crisis. Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and that...

MyCareLink Patient Monitor, manufactured by Medtronic, has been a central element in remote cardiac patient management, trusted by both physicians and millions of patients across the world. It enables transmission of data from cardiac implants—such as pacemakers or defibrillators—to healthcare...

The landscape of healthcare technology security is facing renewed scrutiny in the wake of a critical vulnerability disclosure involving Panoramic Corporation’s Digital Imaging Software. This software is a widely used solution, particularly in dental and medical practices across North America...

In the high-stakes, highly regulated domain of Indian pharmaceuticals, email services play a pivotal role in orchestrating seamless and secure communication. With companies constantly exchanging sensitive clinical data, intellectual property, and regulatory documents, the choice of an email...

Among the sprawling landscapes of contemporary healthcare IT, the increasingly complex, high-stakes role of the Senior Systems Administrator emerges as both a crucial linchpin and a formidable challenge. As seen through the recent job posting for IT Operations at Sault Area Hospital—advertised...

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare IT, email security is not just an operational concern but a critical compliance issue—especially for organizations governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Recently, Paubox, a company widely recognized for its...

The digital transformation of healthcare has brought patient records, diagnostics, and even critical care management firmly into the cloud era. The sector increasingly relies on robust, scalable platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to facilitate communication, collaboration, and...

In the current digital era, where healthcare innovation intersects with a relentless wave of cyber threats, HIPAA-compliant hosting has moved from being a niche concern to a non-negotiable foundation for any organization handling protected health information (PHI). Data breaches in healthcare...

MicroDicom DICOM Viewer, a widely recognized medical imaging software, has become the focus of significant cybersecurity scrutiny following the public disclosure of a critical vulnerability. According to a disclosure by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), versions of the...

When vulnerabilities emerge in widely used medical imaging software, the ripple effects can move far beyond specialized IT circles—especially when those vulnerabilities intersect with healthcare’s reliance on timely, accurate diagnostics. The recent discovery of a significant out-of-bounds read...

Few digital transformations come with stakes as high as those found in healthcare, where successful IT decisions impact both patient safety and operational efficiency. The recent Windows 11 migration undertaken by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) offers an invaluable case study for...

Navigating the complexities of healthcare cybersecurity is a daunting endeavor in today’s digital landscape—a challenge vividly illustrated by St. Luke’s University Health Network, whose initiatives and insights are now spotlighted in the latest episode of the “AI Agent & Copilot Podcast” from...

For the NHS, innovation has never been a mere buzzword. It is a survival imperative. As the UK’s National Health Service enters a new decade grappling with surging demand, workforce shortages, budget constraints, and rising expectations, digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI)...

A recent analysis of 180 healthcare email breaches between January 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025, has unveiled significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the sector. The 2025 Healthcare Email Security Report by Paubox highlights that email remains the primary attack vector, leading to...

Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday has arrived with a sense of urgency and breadth seldom matched in recent years. While each Patch Tuesday serves as a recurring reminder of Windows’ ubiquity and its complex, ever-evolving threat landscape, the May 2025 edition stands out due to both its sheer...

In the rapidly evolving arena of medical imaging technology, security remains a critical concern, especially as healthcare systems become ever more connected and data-driven. Pixmeo’s OsiriX MD, a widely adopted medical image viewer catering to both clinical and research environments, was...

When exploring the latest security advisory for the MicroDicom DICOM Viewer, it is evident that even widely trusted imaging software within healthcare can harbor significant vulnerabilities, threatening both patient safety and the integrity of medical systems worldwide. In the midst of...

Here is a summary of the recent announcement regarding the strategic partnership between Health Catalyst and Microsoft: Health Catalyst and Microsoft Strategic Partnership Highlights: Partnership Purpose: Health Catalyst (HCAT), a leader in healthcare data and analytics, is partnering with...