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Is the US Postal Service a business associate under HIPAA?

The US Postal Service is not a business associate under HIPAA because it does not access or use protected health information. Instead, it serves as a conduit for the transportation of physical mail, exempting it from the business associate...

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Retention of emails in healthcare

Email retention refers to the policies and practices governing how long emails are stored, archived, or deleted. In the healthcare sector, where...

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The role of feedback in emergency medical services

Feedback provides insights that enable continuous improvement, allowing individuals or teams to refine their practices, enhance performance, and...

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Linus Tech Tips X (Twitter) account hacked, again

Linus Sebastian, founder of Linus Tech Tips, shares his experience of being targeted in a phishing attack that compromised his X (Twitter) account.

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Implementing text message filters

Implementing text message filters is an important measure for organizations aiming to safeguard their communications, maintain regulatory compliance,...

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Developing an emergency response plan for downtime operations

An effective emergency response plan ensures organizational resilience during unexpected challenges. By proactively preparing for potential...

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Malware distribution and defending yourself

Malware distribution refers to the methods and techniques used by cybercriminals to spread malicious software (malware) to victims. Cybercriminals...

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Secure our world

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign empowering individuals and organizations to protect themselves from cyber threats....

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Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation suffers data breach

A recent data breach at Rim Country Health and Rehabilitation compromised sensitive patient information, prompting the organization to secure its...

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Michigan facility notifies individuals of suspicious email activity 

Michigan Masonic Home is notifying individuals of a potential data breach following suspicious activity in an employee email account, although no...

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How to prevent quishing attacks

Quishing attacks use QR codes to trick users into visiting malicious websites. As QR codes become more widespread, the potential for quishing attacks...

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Defining two-way SSL/TLS

Two-way SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security), also known as mutual authentication, is a security protocol that ensures the client...

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Verizon faces second major outage in 10 days

Verizon has restored service following a major outage that affected thousands of customers across the U.S., with the FCC investigating the cause.

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