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Microsoft detects Vanilla Tempest in new healthcare ransomware
Microsoft reports that a ransomware group, Vanilla Tempest, is now targeting U.S. healthcare organizations using INC ransomware in a recent wave of cyberattacks.
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Senior citizens at risk after Welcome Health data breach
On September 6, 2024, a senior primary care facility, Welcome Health, reported that an unauthorized individual accessed an employee's email,...
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Wisconsin county scrutinized after 11-month breach notification delay
After discovering a cybersecurity breach on October 4, 2023, Richland County, Wisconsin, only sent letters notifying affected residents in August....
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A guide to reporting HIPAA violations
Anyone who suspects a HIPAA violation by a healthcare provider, an insurance company, or another covered entity, must report the violation to the...
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182,670 patients affected by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute breach
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) recently disclosed that a network security breach exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 182,670...
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How the NIST Cybersecurity Framework relates to HIPAA compliance
Recently, healthcare providers and health plans have been major targets of cyberattacks, causing the impermissible disclosure of protected health...
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A comprehensive list of federal agencies that must be HIPAA compliant
HIPAA compliance is often discussed in the context of covered entities like healthcare providers and insurance companies but many federal agencies...
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How a phishing scam took over my phone and how I recovered
On September 6, 2024, I received what seemed to be a routine text message about a delivery I was expecting.The message, supposedly from The Courier...
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Protecting patient privacy in the opioid crisis
Addressing the opioid crisis while staying HIPAA compliant is a delicate balance, but it’s one that healthcare providers must master if we’re ever...
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What is cybersquatting?
Cybersquatters buy or register domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to trademarks, business names, or personal names. They usually...
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Why encrypted email is a must in remote work settings
With so many healthcare professionals working from home, protecting patient information has become even more challenging. Since email is the most...
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FBI warns cryptocurrency firms of North Korean social engineering attacks
On September 03, 2024, the FBI warned cryptocurrency companies about North Korean hackers using social engineering techniques to steal their digital...
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Researcher sued for sharing data leaked in Columbus ransomware attack
The City of Columbus, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against cybersecurity researcher David Leroy Ross, also known as Connor Goodwolf. The lawsuit accuses...