CommonSpirits IT security incident was likely cyberattack, security experts say

AnIT security incident reported last week by CommonSpirit Health, one of the USs largest health systems, is likely a cyberattack…

AIIMS staffers cannot ask security guards to fetch refreshments: Director

Taking a strong stand against senior staffers asking security guards to fetch tea and refreshments during duty hours, new AIIMS…

Global fire safety equipment market to grow to estimated US$ 91.1 bn by 2032

The global fire safety equipment market is anticipated to secure a market value of USD 91.11 Bn by 2032 while expanding at a CAGR…

Newborn wards in government hospitals across Tamil Nadu to get CCTV cameras

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian has said steps will be taken to install CCTV cameras at all government hospitals,…

Physically remove fliers not wearing masks, fine them, Delhi HC to DGCA

Amid concerns over rising cases of Covid-19, the Delhi High Court has called for strict action against those found violating…

Only 27% of 166 government hospitals in Karnataka complete fire safety audits despite prodding by PM

At a video-conference with Chief Ministers on April 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had suggested that all States conduct fire…

Maharashtra govt to honour unsung security guards with medal every year, hospital fire sowed idea

In November last year, a massive blaze engulfed the Ahmednagar civil hospital in which 11 Covid-19 patients died and seven others…

Almost 60 percent of Americans concerned about safety of loved ones in hospitals

According to a new consumer survey from Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX), nearly three in five Americans (60%) report being…

NY hospital robots face attacks by hackers after security flaws found

Servers that control robots working in hospitals were found to have major gaps in security coding. The robots perform menial…

Portugal security association cautions on security guard shortage

In a statement, the Association of Security Companies (AES) has called on the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) to reduce the…

CISF worst-hit by Covid-19 among all CAPFs due to airport duties

With 423 cases in one day, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is the worst-hit among Central Armed Police Forces by the…

Irish airport security 'exempt' from self-isolation guidelines for close contacts

The Department of Transport has confirmed it has granted an exception to allow security officers who work for DAA, which operates…