The Ascension Healthcare Network revealed on Wednesday that it is grappling with a cybersecurity incident, resulting in disruptions to its clinical operations. The healthcare provider promptly responded to the event, initiating measures to mitigate the impact and restore normalcy. However, access to certain systems has been compromised, prompting ongoing remediation efforts. Immediate Response and Patient … Read more
U.S. Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania spearheads a bipartisan initiative aimed at fortifying the security measures surrounding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. The proposed legislation, titled the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, addresses the prevalent issue of criminals exploiting vulnerabilities in the system to pilfer essential food assistance meant … Read more
Health Officials Call for Immediate Action Following Ambulance Diverting Cyberattacks In the wake of cyberattacks disrupting hospital operations and diverting ambulances, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pushing for increased funding and stricter security measures for vulnerable health care facilities. The newly revealed HHS plan, disclosed exclusively to CNN, addresses the … Read more