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[Updated] 3 Must-know Cyber and Risk Realities: What’s Ahead for Health Care in 2025

Examine the top cyber and risk threats and opportunities facing health care in 2025 in this blog by John Riggi, AHA’s national advisor for cybersecurity and risk.
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CISA releases guidance following reported legacy Oracle cloud breach

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency April 16 released guidance to reduce risks associated with a reported breach of Oracle cloud services.
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CISA, FDA warn of vulnerabilities in Contec patient monitors 

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Food and Drug Administration Jan. 30 released notices warning of vulnerabilities found in the Contec CMS8000, a patient monitoring device used to display patient vital signs. The vulnerabilities also apply to Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors, which are Contec CMS8000 monitors relabeled as MN-120, according to the FDA. 
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House subcommittee holds hearing on cybersecurity vulnerabilities in legacy medical devices

The House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee April 1 discussed cybersecurity threats in legacy medical devices during a hearing.
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Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Cybersecurity in Health Care with John Riggi, AHA’s National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk

I welcomed John Riggi, AHA’s National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk, to our Leadership Dialogue to have a conversation about planning for and navigating cyber and physical threats.
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Advisory warns of Medusa ransomware activity 

A joint advisory released March 12 by the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center warns of activity by Medusa ransomware observed as recently as February.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office announces charges for LockBit ransomware developer

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey March 13 announced charges for Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for his alleged role as a developer of the LockBit ransomware group.
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Chair File: Preventing and Mitigating Cyberattacks to Protect Patients

Cyberattacks are increasing and expected to reach record numbers in the U.S. by the end of 2024.
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Resources to Protect America’s Rural Hospitals from Cyberthreats

John Riggi, AHA’s national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, outlines available cybersecurity resources vital to protecting rural hospitals from cyberthreats.
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Speaking Up for Priorities That Will Help Hospitals Advance Health for Patients and Communities

It is important to use the August recess that begins next week as an opportunity to engage senators and representatives while they are back home. It is critical for federal lawmakers to understand the challenges hospitals and health systems face.