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City of McKinney, TX reports data breach affecting nearly 18,000
The City of McKinney, Texas disclosed a significant data breach that exposed sensitive personal and medical information of thousands of residents.
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Warby Parker hit with $1.5M HIPAA fine over cybersecurity breach
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on Warby Parker for HIPAA violations following a cybersecurity...
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Understanding modern email thread hijacking
Email thread hijacking has evolved from simple reply-chain spam to a sophisticated attack vector that poses significant risks to healthcare...
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Innovative Renal Care reports major data breach
A Tennessee-based network of dialysis centers has disclosed a significant data breach that exposed sensitive patient information, including medical...
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Clinical trial database exposes 1.6 million patient records
A massive database containing 1.6 million clinical trial records was found exposed online without password protection, potentially compromising...
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New ransomware group BlackLock emerges as major 2025 threat
A new ransomware operation has shown explosive growth, with experts warning it could become the most dominant ransomware threat of 2025.
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Is WhatsApp HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, WhatsApp is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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The threat of web application attacks
Healthcare organizations rely on web applications for their operations, including Electronic Health Records (EHR), patient portals, telehealth...
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New social engineering tactics
Social engineering attacks have become increasingly sophisticated as cybercriminals adapt to bypass modern security measures. While traditional...
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How attackers weaponize legitimate system tools
Cybercriminals use legitimate system administration tools and built-in operating system features to conduct attacks, a technique known as "Living off...
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The rise of QR code phishing in healthcare
Healthcare organizations face a growing security threat as cybercriminals leverage QR codes in phishing attacks. This emerging trend, known as...
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How to audit your business associates' security practices
Recent healthcare data breaches, like the Accendo Insurance incident affecting 16,090 individuals through their business associate Landmark Admin,...
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Privacy watchdog calls for investigation of Texas pregnancy centers
A privacy organization is asking the Texas Attorney General to investigate a pregnancy center that may not be protecting patient privacy.