Cybersecurity and Privacy

The exposed records included user data on name, birthdate, weight, height, gender and location.

The acquisition will result in the integration of ConsenSys Health’s Elevated Compute platform with technology components that underpin the FHIRBlocks Consent4Health application.

Sensato CEO John Gomez says the ultimate goal of an organization's medical device cybersecurity program is to protect patient lives.

This week's top stories include Scripps being hit with multiple lawsuits following a ransomware attack and AWS creating a new accelerator that will give 10 startups a crash course in technical training.

While mHealth apps collect and share user data less often than other types of apps, researchers say these apps have serious privacy problems.   

The solution has six components which include a plug-in intrusion detection device and 24/7 monitoring.

The new legislation is intended to improve the safety of medical devices. 

This week's top stories include Scripps Health suspending access to its IT applications due to a cyberattack, the HRSA telling six drugmakers they're in violation of the 340B statute and Google giving a sneak peek into its AI dermatology assistant.

This week's top stories include a ransomware attack exposing thousands of patient records, insurers' concerns that telehealth reimbursement parity may lead to overutilization, and the FDA clearing the Bigfoot Unity Diabetes Management System.

Deep Dive: With ransomware attacks on the rise, with cybercriminals' tactics evolving in new and dangerous ways, security professionals offer tips and best practices for safeguarding healthcare organizations against the threat.