Healthcare Ransomware Crisis: Over 1 Million Patient Records Exposed — What Went Wrong?
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In this urgent episode of TechDaily.AI, we unpack two major ransomware attacks that exposed the personal and medical data of over 1.1 million patients across Maryland and California. We examine the cyber breaches at Frederick Health and Dammarin Hospital, reveal how attackers exfiltrated sensitive information, and highlight critical delays in breach disclosures. You'll also hear why 98% of healthcare providers think they're ready — but 71% still suffer crippling incidents.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
- The staggering scale of recent healthcare data breaches
- Why ransomware groups like RansomHouse are targeting hospitals
- The dangerous gap between perceived cybersecurity readiness and real-world response
- HIPAA's 60-day rule and why delays in notification are a major red flag
- Actionable insights for IT teams, healthcare professionals, and CISOs
🎧 Don’t miss this deep dive into the intersection of healthcare, ransomware, and digital resilience.
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