AI-powered health apps are flooding the market. But their data security policy is more of a pinky promise than a legal mandate. (Source: Getty Images) Your AI doctor doesn’t have to follow the same privacy rules as your real one AI apps are making their way into healthcare. It’s not clear that rigorous data security or privacy practices will be part of the package. Feb 11, 2026 By Derek B. Johnson
Vital signs monitor. (Getty Images) 14,000 medical devices are online, unsecured and vulnerable Censys cybersecurity researchers find medical devices, login portals, and health records floating online. Oct 10, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
A broken piggy bank with a stethoscope. (Getty Images) Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable to ransomware, report finds The most vulnerable hospitals are unprepared to deal with the impact of digital extortion as ransomware attacks target health care facilities. Jun 4, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
A District of Columbia flag is seen in front of the White House June 9, 2017 in Washington, DC. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) D.C. voter records for sale in cybercrime forum The District of Columbia Board of Elections became aware Thursday of the breach, which occurred via its hosting provider. Oct 6, 2023 By Caroline Nihill
(David Sacks/Getty Images) ‘IT security issue’ impacts multiple hospitals across several states In a statement CommonSpirit Health says it has taken certain systems offline as a precaution. Oct 5, 2022 By AJ Vicens
Getty Images Health care IT workers report increased cyberattacks affecting patient care More than half of the respondents to a health care cybersecurity survey say their organizations suffered a ransomware attack in the past year. Sep 8, 2022
The Monument to Party Founding is a monument in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. (Getty Images) FBI, CISA, Treasury: North Korean hackers taking aim at health care with Maui ransomware The ransomware has previously received little public scrutiny. Jul 6, 2022 By Tim Starks