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Medusind data breach from 2023 affects 360,000 individuals

Medusind, a medical and dental billing company recently disclosed a data breach discovered in December 2023 and exposed the personal and health information of over 360,000 individuals.

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BayMark Health Services experiences ransomware attack

BayMark Health Services, a major addiction treatment provider, has reported a ransomware attack that potentially exposed sensitive patient...

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The significance of the nondiscrimination rule in health programs and activities

In 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made strides in enforcing civil rights and...

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The role of VPNs in data encryption 

Data encryption is the process of protecting information from unauthorized access. When data is encrypted, it is changed from a readable format...

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The role of Google's Red Team in securing AI development

Google's Red Team represents a major component in the company's approach to AI security, working to identify and address potential vulnerabilities...

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How the updated HIPAA Privacy Rule supports reproductive healthcare privacy

In its 2024 Year in Review, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) stressed its commitment to enhancing...

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The role of AI in detecting zero-day attacks

Artificial Intelligence is transforming cybersecurity's approach to zero-day attack detection. Unlike traditional security measures that rely on...

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HHS OCR's 2024 year in review

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces HIPAA regulations, with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) leading these efforts. The OCR...

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Understanding the protections against disability-based discrimination

In 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) reinforced protections against disability-based...

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Confidentiality for substance use disorder records

This year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights began reinforcing regulations outlined in 42 CFR Part 2, which strengthens the protection of substance use...

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Avoiding HIPAA violations in 2025: Lessons learned from past breaches

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US law designed to protect patient privacy and secure medical information. It...

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Lateral movement explained: How hackers navigate networks undetected

Lateral movement is a tactic in cyberattacks that allows hackers to navigate through a network undetected after gaining initial access. This stealthy...

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How TTPs help organizations identify and combat cyber threats

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) represent the behavioral patterns...

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