Provider boosts cybersecurity infrastructure, training after 2 ransomware attacks
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Cincinnati-based Episcopal Retirement Services said that it is implementing additional safeguards to its existing cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing employee cybersecurity training after experiencing...
Assessing your organization’s cybersecurity risk: 5 key areas for senior living operators
By
Paul Steinichen
Oct 11, 2021
Finding a managed services provider with a breadth of talent, strong references and a deep understanding of the senior living industry is your first step to creating the most secure organization possible.
Watermark takes action after data security breach potentially affects people in 10 states
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2021
Tucson, AZ-based Watermark Retirement Communities is the latest victim of a data security breach, in this case one that may have compromised the personal information of 208 residents and others.
Man indicted in $27M ransomware fraud case affecting Maryland senior living provider
By
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
By
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.
Big senior living stories of 2019
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 23, 2019
Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
Ransomware attack affects 1,500 health system computers, disrupts services
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2019
A ransomware attack at a Wyoming health system that includes a long-term care facility has affected all 1,500 computers, disrupted service provision and forced the use of paper charts instead of electronic...
Additional operators potentially affected by previously announced senior living software data breach
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2019
Additional senior living operators, staff members and residents potentially were affected by an April software data breach originally announced in June, St. Paul, MN-based software company Tenx Systems,...
Senior living software data breach affects 60 operators in 4 states
By
Mallory Hackett
Jun 19, 2019
A company that provides software for assisted living communities, group homes and other organizations serving elderly or disabled individuals announced on Tuesday a potential data breach that affects almost...