/cybersecurity Cybersecurity en-US Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:11:06 GMT /cybersecurity/change-cyberattacks-in-healthcare Learn about the evolving threats of extortion, vulnerabilities and practical security against cyberattacks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:11:06 GMT /cybersecurity/change-cyberattacks-in-healthcare /cybersecurity/videos/how-first-responders-can-protect-themselves-from-identity-theft-Zq1iXh3UQIrSp24S/ Risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham offers action steps for after a theft has occurred and how to prevent one in the future Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:09:04 GMT /cybersecurity/videos/how-first-responders-can-protect-themselves-from-identity-theft-Zq1iXh3UQIrSp24S/ /ems-products/software/articles/how-to-boost-your-organizations-cybersecurity-including-getting-grant-funding-infographic-FJYfTAof485VE1au/ As ransomware and other attacks continue to threaten public safety organizations, here’s how to guard against these events Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:03:10 GMT /ems-products/software/articles/how-to-boost-your-organizations-cybersecurity-including-getting-grant-funding-infographic-FJYfTAof485VE1au/ /cybersecurity/cyberattack-continues-to-force-mich-hospitals-to-divert-ambulances Michigan Ascension hospitals continue diversions, rescheduling appointments in the aftermath of cyberattack across 15 states Tue, 21 May 2024 12:25:18 GMT /cybersecurity/cyberattack-continues-to-force-mich-hospitals-to-divert-ambulances /cybersecurity/ind-healthcare-network-continues-to-recover-from-ransomware-attack In some areas, Ascension St. Vincent is diverting ambulances for specific cases Thu, 16 May 2024 13:37:43 GMT /cybersecurity/ind-healthcare-network-continues-to-recover-from-ransomware-attack /cybersecurity/cyberattack-forces-hospital-system-to-divert-ambulance-in-19-states Ascension health system diverted ambulance, postponed tests and blocked access to medical records Mon, 13 May 2024 11:54:15 GMT /cybersecurity/cyberattack-forces-hospital-system-to-divert-ambulance-in-19-states /cybersecurity/md-fd-out-220k-after-online-scammers-hit-transfer-of-funds-during-ambulance-purchase An investigation is underway into how the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department had funds stolen during the purchase of ambulances Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:27 GMT /cybersecurity/md-fd-out-220k-after-online-scammers-hit-transfer-of-funds-during-ambulance-purchase /cyber-attacks/minn-healthcare-group-continues-to-recover-from-cyberattack The ransomware attack on attack on UnitedHealth Group affected patient prescriptions nationwide Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:20:38 GMT /cyber-attacks/minn-healthcare-group-continues-to-recover-from-cyberattack /cybersecurity/change-cyberattacks-in-healthcare Learn about the evolving threats of extortion, vulnerabilities and practical security against cyberattacks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:11:06 GMT /cybersecurity/change-cyberattacks-in-healthcare /cyber-attacks/report-ransomware-attack-on-minn-healthcare-group-disrupts-prescription-orders-nationwide The Justice Department stated the group Blackcat launched an attack on UnitedHealth Group affecting Change Healthcare information Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:25:01 GMT /cyber-attacks/report-ransomware-attack-on-minn-healthcare-group-disrupts-prescription-orders-nationwide /cyber-attacks/mass-hospital-still-dealing-with-cyberattack Anna Jaques Hospital, in Newburyport, had to divert ambulances after a crippling cyberattack Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:35:09 GMT /cyber-attacks/mass-hospital-still-dealing-with-cyberattack /cyber-attacks/cyberattack-forces-kan-hospital-ed-to-divert-patients University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus is working to restore its network after a ransomware attack Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:34:19 GMT /cyber-attacks/cyberattack-forces-kan-hospital-ed-to-divert-patients /cyber-attacks/cyberattack-causes-ed-diversions-at-hospitals-across-6-states Ardent Health Services operates 30 hospitals and over 200 care sites Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:57:14 GMT /cyber-attacks/cyberattack-causes-ed-diversions-at-hospitals-across-6-states /cyberattack-forces-calif-hospital-to-divert-ambulances Tri-City Medical Center rerouted ambulances due to what officials called "an internal disaster" Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:06:37 GMT /cyberattack-forces-calif-hospital-to-divert-ambulances /cyber-attacks/calif-hospital-continues-diverting-ambulances-as-cyberattack-hits-data-systems Authorities are investigating the cyberattack that demanded ransom from Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:20:13 GMT /cyber-attacks/calif-hospital-continues-diverting-ambulances-as-cyberattack-hits-data-systems /cyber-attacks/cyberattack-places-2-n-y-hospitals-on-diversion Two Westchester Medical Center Health Network facilities were forced to divert ambulances and transfer patients to other facilities Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:17:49 GMT /cyber-attacks/cyberattack-places-2-n-y-hospitals-on-diversion /cyber-attacks/articles/cyberattack-places-2-ny-hospitals-on-diversion-745dNflqkejxybzy/ Two Westchester Medical Center Health Network facilities were forced to divert ambulances and transfer patients to other facilities Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:08:26 GMT /cyber-attacks/articles/cyberattack-places-2-ny-hospitals-on-diversion-745dNflqkejxybzy/ /cyber-attacks/articles/fla-fds-ambulance-billing-hit-by-data-breach-FuwZ39cJnIoQT9Wt/ Hackers accessed the data of approximately 700 people that the Temple Terrace Fire Department treated or transported Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:19:26 GMT /cyber-attacks/articles/fla-fds-ambulance-billing-hit-by-data-breach-FuwZ39cJnIoQT9Wt/ /cybersecurity/videos/how-first-responders-can-protect-themselves-from-identity-theft-Zq1iXh3UQIrSp24S/ Risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham offers action steps for after a theft has occurred and how to prevent one in the future Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:09:04 GMT /cybersecurity/videos/how-first-responders-can-protect-themselves-from-identity-theft-Zq1iXh3UQIrSp24S/ /cyber-attacks/articles/cyberattack-closes-emergency-departments-at-conn-hospitals-CFp2SloyPHLiC3q6/ It issues at Manchester and Rockville hospitals caused stroke patient diversions and impacted urgent care Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:29:52 GMT /cyber-attacks/articles/cyberattack-closes-emergency-departments-at-conn-hospitals-CFp2SloyPHLiC3q6/ /cyber-attacks/articles/calif-city-officials-restore-911-dispatching-after-cyberattack-KRGZn1Yjll7VHEpk/ Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas said the city's recovery is ongoing Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:12:40 GMT /cyber-attacks/articles/calif-city-officials-restore-911-dispatching-after-cyberattack-KRGZn1Yjll7VHEpk/ /cyber-attacks/articles/calif-city-declares-an-emergency-after-cyberattack-impedes-911-dispatching-QSZrrEq9UW7mpwAs/ Hayward dispatchers and public safety personnel are having to track calls using pen and paper Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:40:05 GMT /cyber-attacks/articles/calif-city-declares-an-emergency-after-cyberattack-impedes-911-dispatching-QSZrrEq9UW7mpwAs/ /bus-crash/articles/nyc-double-decker-bus-crash-sends-18-people-to-hospitals-0Vm30NfO9SUaphrz/ Ladders and ropes were used to remove some passengers in the Manhattan bus collision Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:44:17 GMT /bus-crash/articles/nyc-double-decker-bus-crash-sends-18-people-to-hospitals-0Vm30NfO9SUaphrz/ /cyber-attacks/articles/idaho-hospitals-forced-to-divert-ambulances-after-cyberattack-K8d2EqzheOE70Ncw/ The Idaho Falls Community Hospital and the Mountain View Hospital were able to quickly limit the impact of the attack Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:29:52 GMT /cyber-attacks/articles/idaho-hospitals-forced-to-divert-ambulances-after-cyberattack-K8d2EqzheOE70Ncw/ /cyber-attacks/articles/dallas-fire-police-agencies-suffer-delays-after-ransomware-attack-fKnT4talgEJoGTNX/ Due to the attack, Dallas-Fire Rescue had to resort to a rudimentary method of manual dispatching that relies on radio communication Mon, 08 May 2023 18:12:14 GMT /cyber-attacks/articles/dallas-fire-police-agencies-suffer-delays-after-ransomware-attack-fKnT4talgEJoGTNX/ /legal/articles/ny-private-service-faces-class-action-suit-after-waiting-to-tell-patients-about-data-breach-TipGHdp4nQ4i9Ww1/ Social security numbers and other information belonging to at least 100,000 people was taken, according to court documents Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:37:16 GMT /legal/articles/ny-private-service-faces-class-action-suit-after-waiting-to-tell-patients-about-data-breach-TipGHdp4nQ4i9Ww1/ /technology/articles/cyberattack-on-texas-ems-agency-delays-response-times-for-several-days-Y3HkwJNbTnvMUPFq/ MedStar increased staffing and "dispatchers used ... pen and paper to keep track of where paramedics and ambulances were" Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:21:52 GMT /technology/articles/cyberattack-on-texas-ems-agency-delays-response-times-for-several-days-Y3HkwJNbTnvMUPFq/ /ems-social-media/articles/ariz-emt-on-administrative-leave-after-sharing-patient-details-on-facebook-yEYdhSaqoGqmDp9M/ The name and address of the patient were blurred, but other personal details were shared by the employee; AMR is investigating the incident Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:32:55 GMT /ems-social-media/articles/ariz-emt-on-administrative-leave-after-sharing-patient-details-on-facebook-yEYdhSaqoGqmDp9M/ /ems-products/billing-services/articles/fla-ems-agency-notifies-patients-of-data-breach-Scd0VJAsC4JlkkVT/ A previous billing vendor for Lee County Emergency Medical Services was affected Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:20:29 GMT /ems-products/billing-services/articles/fla-ems-agency-notifies-patients-of-data-breach-Scd0VJAsC4JlkkVT/ /cybersecurity/md-fd-out-220k-after-online-scammers-hit-transfer-of-funds-during-ambulance-purchase An investigation is underway into how the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department had funds stolen during the purchase of ambulances Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:27 GMT /cybersecurity/md-fd-out-220k-after-online-scammers-hit-transfer-of-funds-during-ambulance-purchase /ems-social-media/articles/ariz-emt-on-administrative-leave-after-sharing-patient-details-on-facebook-yEYdhSaqoGqmDp9M/ The name and address of the patient were blurred, but other personal details were shared by the employee; AMR is investigating the incident Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:32:55 GMT /ems-social-media/articles/ariz-emt-on-administrative-leave-after-sharing-patient-details-on-facebook-yEYdhSaqoGqmDp9M/ /ems-products/software/articles/future-proofing-911-call-centers-vomPNAmEsgnHyWB6/ CAD software locating, data sharing, security and compliance will be crucial to optimize 911 communications centers Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:05:04 GMT /ems-products/software/articles/future-proofing-911-call-centers-vomPNAmEsgnHyWB6/ /technology/articles/cyberattack-on-texas-ems-agency-delays-response-times-for-several-days-Y3HkwJNbTnvMUPFq/ MedStar increased staffing and "dispatchers used ... pen and paper to keep track of where paramedics and ambulances were" Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:21:52 GMT /technology/articles/cyberattack-on-texas-ems-agency-delays-response-times-for-several-days-Y3HkwJNbTnvMUPFq/ /cyber-attacks/minn-healthcare-group-continues-to-recover-from-cyberattack The ransomware attack on attack on UnitedHealth Group affected patient prescriptions nationwide Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:20:38 GMT /cyber-attacks/minn-healthcare-group-continues-to-recover-from-cyberattack