England’s health bookings system down but emergency services working, NHS says – ET HealthWorld

England’s health bookings system down but emergency services working, NHS says – ET HealthWorld

London: England’s national stadium Health Service (NHS) said a global technological disruption On Friday, the booking of medical appointments had been interrupted and patient recordsbut emergency services had not been affected. The disruption, which has been linked to cyber security firm Collective strike and its impact on the functioning of Microsoft Windows, affecting the operations … Read more

Cyberthreats the flip side of India’s healthcare digitalisation – ET HealthWorld

Cyberthreats the flip side of India’s healthcare digitalisation – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: As the need for digital solutions is increasing, so are the risks of cyber security breaches. Digital is an enabler, and in an era booming with digital innovations, India has made quite an impact in adopting digital solutions. This has also brought the country to a crossroads where the adoption of digital solutions has … Read more

A reliable cybersecurity infrastructure necessary for India’s healthcare ecosystem – ET HealthWorld

A reliable cybersecurity infrastructure necessary for India’s healthcare ecosystem – ET HealthWorld

by raj sivaraju The Indian healthcare sector has undergone massive digital transformations in recent years. The pandemic pushed healthcare providers to strengthen their digital infrastructure and continue to serve clients even remotely. To take full advantage of these emerging digital media, healthcare institutions are increasingly adopting new-age technologies like AI, ML, and IoT. Riding the … Read more

Paytm inks pact with Andhra Pradesh govt to drive initiatives in financial inclusion, public health – ET HealthWorld

Paytm inks pact with Andhra Pradesh govt to drive initiatives in financial inclusion, public health – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: March 6 (PTI) Digital financial services company One97 Communications, which owns pay brand announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government to promote initiatives in financial inclusion, public health and cybersecurity. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Andhra Pradesh Global Investor Summit 2023. “The … Read more

Global cyberattacks up by 38%, healthcare most targeted in India: Report, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Global cyberattacks up by 38%, healthcare most targeted in India: Report, Health News, ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Health care saw the highest number of attacks among all sectors in India, with an organization in India being attacked 1,866 times per week on average in 2022, according to a new study by Checkpoint Investigation. The three most targeted industries in India were healthcare, followed by education, research and government, and the … Read more

After cyberattack on AIIMS, ICMR website faces 6,000 hacking attempts in 24 hours – ET HealthWorld

After cyberattack on AIIMS, ICMR website faces 6,000 hacking attempts in 24 hours – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Website of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMROn November 30, nearly a week after online services faced nearly 6,000 hacking attempts in a 24-hour period. AIIMS-Delhi were crippled by ransomware attacks. A government official said the hacking attempts on ICMR’s website were allegedly carried out by an IP originating from Hong Kong. “ICMR … Read more

The biggest security risks of using fitness trackers and apps to monitor your health

The biggest security risks of using fitness trackers and apps to monitor your health

Fitness trackers, which help monitor sleep quality, heart rate, and other biological metrics, are a popular way to help Americans improve their health and well-being. There are many types of trackers on the market, including those from well-known brands like Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, and Oura. While these devices are becoming more popular and have legitimate … Read more

Medibank says customers’ personal, medical data stolen – ET HealthWorld

Medibank says customers’ personal, medical data stolen – ET HealthWorld

Australia: Medibank The private limited company said on Thursday that a criminal has proven that it has access to the personal and medical information of 100 of the health insurer’s customers, and the company warned that even more could be affected. The criminal claims to have 200 gigabytes of data — including customer names, contact … Read more