Written by Willie Zhang and Keegan Paisley
On March 11th, medical technology manufacturer Stryker disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting its internal IT systems. The attack caused a global disruption to the company's Microsoft environment. Stryker activated its incident response process and brought in outside cybersecurity specialists.
Topics: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Incident Response, healthcare, Compliance, GRC
In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) introduced proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule, aiming to close security gaps and strengthen protections for electronic protected health information (ePHI). These changes come in response to an alarming rise in cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, where ransomware and data breaches have affected millions of patients and cost the industry billions of dollars.
Topics: Cybersecurity, HIPAA, Data Breach, Information Security, Data Security, Data Protection, healthcare, Passwords, Risk Assessment, Ransomware, MFA, Compliance, Policies & Procedures
It’s hard to believe that we survived 2024, and with 2025 finally here, we thought we would present where ProCircular sees the world headed. The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, driven by AI-enabled threats and an increasingly complex world. From deepfake videos to targeted social engineering, attackers are finding new ways to exploit trust and access critical systems.
Topics: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Data Breach, Information Security, Data Security, Data Protection, Security Awareness Training, healthcare, hacking, Manufacturing, Passwords, risk, Ransomware, Banking, Financial Institutions
Recently, the American Hospital Association warned that Black Basta, a known ransomware group, would be accelerating attacks within the healthcare sector. The group gained notoriety for their sophisticated attack methods and high-profile targets, and typically operates by infiltrating a network, exfiltrating sensitive data, and then encrypting the victim's files.
Healthcare organizations can stay vigilant against threat actors by adopting a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that incorporates regular testing and 24/7 monitoring. ProCircular also recommends the following:
Topics: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Data Breach, Information Security, Data Security, Data Protection, Security Awareness Training, healthcare, hacking, Passwords, risk, Ransomware
Topics: Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Incident Rsponse, Incident Response, it risk assessment, healthcare