Lack of Cyber Dental Security Led to a Major Data Breach

Cyber dental security breaches can jeopardize patient data in your dental practice. Here’s what happened in a major breach, the weak points targeted, and steps to secure your practice.

The Change Healthcare cyberattack highlighted the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures within the healthcare sector, affecting sensitive patient data and financial operations across the U.S.
Significant vulnerabilities in dental practice systems, such as outdated software and lack of multifactor authentication, made dental practices particularly susceptible to cyberattacks.
Urgent measures, including incident response teams and financial relief programs, were implemented to address the breach’s impact and support affected dental practices, underscoring the need for enhanced cybersecurity training and protocols.