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Somnia finalizes $2.4M settlement over data breach

A $2.4 million settlement over a 2022 data breach at Somnia Inc. has received its final court approval, marking another reminder of the legal and financial risks of healthcare cybersecurity failures.

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Fake WordPress plugin hijacks sites with stealth backdoor

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Fake WordPress plugin hijacks sites with stealth backdoor

Hackers are using a fake WordPress security plugin to silently hijack websites, reinstall itself after deletion, and give attackers hidden admin...

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Commvault confirms Azure breach

Commvault confirms a state-sponsored cyberattack on its Azure environment but assures no compromise of customer backup data.

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NSO Group fined $167M for hacking WhatsApp users

A U.S. jury has ordered spyware firm NSO Group to pay WhatsApp over $167 million for illegally hacking 1,400 users, marking the first major legal win...

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Michigan House passes bill requiring health data be stored in US or Canada

On May 13, 2025, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4242, introduced by Representative Jamie Thompson (R), to bolster...

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White House unveils budget proposal slashing health agency funding

On May 2, 2025, President Donald Trump released his administration’s discretionary spending blueprint for fiscal year (FY) 2026, commonly referred to...

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Is Google Cloud Identity Management HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Google Cloud Identity is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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CMS proposes increases to hospice care rates for FY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a proposed rule that would increase hospice payments by an estimated $695 million in FY 2026,...

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How providers use mobile email on the go

The adoption of mobile devices in healthcare settings has surged dramatically over the past decade. A 2021 study found that 99% of surveyed doctors...

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Is Google Meet HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

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Is Google Meet HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Google Meet is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

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Co-op shuts down IT systems to contain cyberattack

Co-op has shut down parts of its IT infrastructure to contain a cyberattack, marking the second major UK retail breach in two weeks amid escalating...

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Neurological Institute of Savannah breach impacts 32,548

The Neurological Institute of Savannah & Center for Spine, P.C. (NeuroSav) has disclosed a significant data breach affecting 32,548 individuals. The...

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HIPAA ruled not a barrier to Missouri AG’s gender care probe

On May 7, 2025, the Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals ruled that Planned Parenthood Great Rivers must comply with a civil investigative...

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