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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 28, 2024 2:03:19 PM
What happened A new phishing scam is targeting Apple users by sending fake emails claiming that the recipient's Apple ID, now referred to as "Apple Account" in iOS 18, has been suspended. These emails appear legitimate, using official logos, colors,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 28, 2024 9:15:36 AM
A recent study conducted by Shanghai University indicates that D-Wave's quantum annealing technology could compromise encryption systems such as RSA...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 27, 2024 2:24:32 PM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes stringent standards for safeguarding protected health information (PHI),...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 7:47:28 PM
A post-breach risk assessment is a structured evaluation conducted after a data breach or cybersecurity incident to determine the scope, impact, and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 7:27:06 PM
Quantum computing in healthcare has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the industry, particularly in areas such as drug discovery,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 5:19:25 AM
The healthcare industry has seen a gradual increase in data breaches “involving the loss of 500 or more records” from 2009 to 2024. These breaches...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 22, 2024 6:27:26 PM
Nine months after a ransomware attack by ALPHV/BlackCat crippled its operations and exposed data on 100 million people, Change Healthcare has...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 22, 2024 5:48:19 PM
Documenting a data breach while adhering to HIPAA regulations involves following specific steps to ensure compliance, minimize harm, and demonstrate...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 22, 2024 3:27:02 PM
On November 6, 2024, Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc. (“Ortho RI”) reported a data breach involving sensitive patient information. The healthcare...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 19, 2024 4:12:58 PM
Shadow data refers to data created, stored, or used outside officially sanctioned IT systems or governance frameworks. It typically includes files,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 19, 2024 11:25:44 AM
A ransomware attack by Embargo has allegedly targeted American Associated Pharmacies (AAP). The attackers claim that AAP paid $1.3 million to regain...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 18, 2024 7:00:00 AM
Creating and implementing communication policies that align with HIPAA regulations ensures compliance, protects patient privacy, and maintains the...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 15, 2024 5:33:42 PM
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems has agreed to a $2.1 million class-action settlement offering financial compensation and services to individuals...
