🚨 MAJOR HEALTHCARE BREACH ALERT: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reported a devastating cyberattack affecting 1.4 MILLION patients. As cybersecurity experts protecting healthcare organizations, we're sharing critical insights and action items. The numbers are staggering: > 2.1M+ files exposed > 2.6 terabytes of sensitive data stolen > 12 days before detection > 1,465,000 patients impacted > Comprehensive patient data compromised including SSNs, medical records & financial info 🎯 Immediate Actions for Healthcare Organizations: > Review your incident response plan TODAY - can you detect an attack in under 12 days? > Audit your data backup systems - separate, secure, and tested regularly? > Evaluate your monitoring capabilities - are you tracking unusual data movement? > Check your staff training program - when was the last phishing simulation? > Don't wait for a breach to act. FriggP2C offers rapid security assessments for small & medium sized healthcare organizations (Clinics, Diagnostic Labs, ASCs etc.). Our Cybersecurity Experts and HIPAA-compliant framework has helped prevent similar incidents for several healthcare providers this year. Book a free consultation to know what you can do to be better prepared: [Link in comments] #HealthcareSecurity #CyberSecurity #HIPAA #DataProtection #PatientPrivacy #IncidentResponse
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Why Cybersecurity Is Non-Negotiable for Healthcare Providers The healthcare industry is under siege. Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are not only increasing but are becoming more sophisticated and costly. This infographic highlights some critical cybersecurity facts every healthcare provider must know: 1️⃣ Healthcare data is 50x more valuable than financial data on the black market, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. 2️⃣ Cyberattacks surged by 94% from 2021 to 2022, underscoring the growing vulnerability of the sector. 3️⃣ In Q1 2023 alone, the healthcare sector faced an average of 1,684 cyberattacks per week, a 22% year-on-year increase. 4️⃣ Over 70% of ransomware attacks in 2023 were directed at healthcare organizations, crippling operations and jeopardizing patient safety. These statistics are a wake-up call for healthcare providers to invest in robust cybersecurity measures. Protecting patient data isn't just about compliance—it's about trust, safety, and the ability to deliver uninterrupted care. 💡 If you're a healthcare provider, now is the time to act. Don’t let your organization become the next headline. Let's connect to discuss proactive steps you can take to safeguard your data, systems, and patients. #CyberSecurity #HealthcareIT #PatientData #Ransomware #DataBreach #HealthcareTechnology #CyberThreats #CyberRisk #HealthTech #InformationSecurity #CyberAwareness
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