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Russian hackers exploit WiFi using nearest-neighbor attack

Russian hackers used a ‘nearest-neighbor attack’ through WiFi to breach a US company, trying to infiltrate Ukraine-related projects.

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Social media HIPAA violations: Texas Hospital vaccination controversy

A nurse’s social media post about a pediatric measles patient led to her termination and showcased the risks of sharing patient information online.

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Can healthcare providers allow media in treatment areas?

Healthcare providers cannot invite or arrange for members of the media, including film crews, to enter treatment areas of their facilities without...

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Blue Yonder data breach exposes supply chain vulnerabilities

Blue Yonder experienced a data breach, compromising its operations and potentially clients relying on the supply chain management solution.

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Healthcare breach roundup: Week of 11/18/24

The following breaches in healthcare were reported this week:

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Idaho hacker sentenced to 10 years for data theft and extortion

Robert Purbeck, a 45-year-old Idaho resident, was recently sentenced to a decade in prison for hacking into at least 19 organizations, stealing...

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How cyberattacks threaten patient outcomes

Cyberattacks compromise patient privacy and safety, disrupting the financial stability of healthcare organizations. Healthcare organizations must...

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Addressing implicit biases in email communication

Implicit biases are the unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence how people make decisions. These biases can exist in healthcare...

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Caring for incapacitated patients

HIPAA mandates the protection of patient health information (PHI), and while incapacitated patients may not be able to provide consent themselves,...

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Does vulnerability management have a place in healthcare?

Vulnerability management is the process of identifying, evaluating, treating, and reporting security vulnerabilities in systems and software, which...

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What medical professionals get wrong about HIPAA compliance

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a law that protects the rights and privacy of patients by...

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Why patients should understand what HIPAA means

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a law that protects the rights and privacy of patients by...

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Top HIPAA-related mistakes and how to avoid them

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a law that protects the rights and privacy of patients by...

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