A comprehensive list of federal agencies that must be HIPAA compliant

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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 must also safeguard protected health information (PHI).

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How a phishing scam took over my phone and how I recovered

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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BlackSuit targets Young Consulting exposing 954,000 individuals

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BlackSuit targets Young Consulting exposing 954,000 individuals

Atlanta-based software company Young Consulting recently reported that an attacker from the ransomware organization ‘BlackSuit’ stole 954,177...

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How the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) will impact providers

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How the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) will impact providers

MODPA introduces stricter standards and broader definitions that will impact how businesses and healthcare organizations collect, process, and...

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HIPAA compliance in the age of remote work

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HIPAA compliance in the age of remote work

The shift to remote work has undoubtedly posed issues for HIPAA compliance, but it also provides an opportunity for healthcare providers to upgrade...

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Maryland enacts new data privacy law affecting multiple industries

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Maryland enacts new data privacy law affecting multiple industries

Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) introduces some of the nation's strictest data privacy regulations. Scheduled to take effect in October...

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More than 61,000 patients exposed in rural Alabama hospital cyberattack

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Over 61,000 patients exposed in rural Alabama hospital cyberattack

Medical Center Barbour, a small rural hospital in Alabama, recently informed 61,014 patients that a data breach in October 2023 compromised their...

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104,234 affected by data breach at The New Jewish Home

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104,234 affected by data breach at The New Jewish Home

New York-based non-profit Jewish Home Lifecare, Inc., operating as ‘The New Jewish Home’ experienced a data breach that exposed the sensitive...

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