Provider is victim of data security breach at 3 locations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 19, 2023
A Connecticut senior living and care provider is warning that a data security breach potentially affected assisted living residents as well as rehabilitation patients in three locations.
Healthcare industry tops list of most expensive data breaches for 13 consecutive years
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2023
The healthcare industry has retained its spot as having the most expensive data breaches for the 13th consecutive year, according to a new report.
Assisted living provider among victims in latest ransomware attacks, HHS warns
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2022
The federal government is putting senior living and other healthcare providers on the alert for cyberattacks, sharing that an assisted living community has been among those affected by a ransomware group’s...
Senior living provider announces data breach of employee personal information
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2022
An Oregon-based senior living and skilled nursing provider has had its computer network breached, affecting the personal information of some of its employees as well as some employees of affiliated entities.
Man indicted in $27M ransomware fraud case affecting Maryland senior living provider
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2021
The Department of Justice last week announced a coordinated international law enforcement action against hackers who defrauded a Maryland senior living provider, among other victims, of more than $27 million.
Cybersecurity practices necessary to protect senior living organizations, residents: white paper
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 30, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the technology landscape of senior living, including the use of telehealth, employees working from home and residents using devices to stay in touch with loved ones. But that increased...
Senior living ransomware attack affects almost 50,000 residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 27, 2020
A data breach at a Maryland long-term care provider potentially exposed the personal information of almost 50,000 residents to hackers.