Tag: healthcare data
The root of the problem for dentists
In an exclusive interview with Cyber Intelligence, Tom Terrenez, the chief executive of Medix Dental IT, describes the cyber-threats currently overwhelming many US dental practices. His warnings concerning data can be equally applied to doctors’ surgeries, upmarket beauticians and hairdressers, and other small businesses that provide personal services.
Cybersecurity Executive Admits to Hospital Hacking for Business Gain – November 20th
In a startling revelation, Vikas Singla, the former COO of cybersecurity firm Securolytics, confessed to hacking two Georgia hospitals in June 2021 to enhance the company’s profile. Singla disrupted services at Gwinnett Medical Center hospitals, stealing patient data and publicizing the breach on Twitter. Facing 17 counts of computer damage and one count of information theft, Vikas Singla agreed to pay over $817,000 in restitution. Due to health issues, prosecutors recommended 57 months of probation, raising concerns about cyber threats jeopardizing public safety and healthcare data.