BlackSuit targets Young Consulting exposing 954,000 individuals

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BlackSuit targets Young Consulting exposing 954,000 individuals

Atlanta-based software company Young Consulting recently reported that an attacker from the ransomware organization ‘BlackSuit’ stole 954,177 individuals’ personal information.

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HHS withdraws appeal to Texas court ruling in AHA case

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HHS withdraws appeal to Texas court ruling in AHA case

In June 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services briefly appealed and then withdrew its appeal against the Texas federal court's decision...

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411,000 patients affected by Specialty Networks data breach

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411,000 patients affected by Specialty Networks data breach

Specialty Networks, Inc. experienced a data breach in December 2023, compromising the protected health information of 411,037 patients.

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Karakurt ransomware operative faces charges in Ohio

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Karakurt ransomware operative faces charges in Ohio

Notorious hacker group Karakurt recently made headlines with the arrest of Deniss Zolotarjovs, an alleged member.

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Email breach impacts over 38,000 dental patients

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Email breach impacts over 38,000 dental patients

Dental Specialists of Minnesota, a dental practice in the state, has reported a data breach exposing the protected health information (PHI) of over...

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Summary of IBM’s 2024 cost of a data breach report

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Summary of IBM’s 2024 cost of a data breach report

The IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, a study conducted in collaboration with the Ponemon Institute, shows the financial and strategic...

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Oregon Zoo suffers data breach

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Oregon Zoo suffers data breach

The Oregon Zoo recently faced a data breach, raising concern for the safety of personal information.

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How the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) will impact providers

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How the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) will impact providers

MODPA introduces stricter standards and broader definitions that will impact how businesses and healthcare organizations collect, process, and...

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U.S. Surgeon General releases advisory for parental mental health

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U.S. Surgeon General releases advisory for parental mental health

A recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General discussed the need for mental health support for parents.

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The Facial Pain Center notifies 200,000 consumers of a data breach

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The Facial Pain Center notifies 200,000 consumers of a data breach

Over 200,000 patients were notified of a recent breach.

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Humana settles $90 million whistleblower lawsuit

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Humana settles $90 million whistleblower lawsuit

Humana has agreed to pay $90 million to settle allegations of fraudulent practices in its Medicare Part D bids, revealing issues in prescription drug...

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July 2024: 42 breaches impact healthcare industry

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July 2024: 42 breaches impact healthcare industry

In July 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Breach Portal reported that the healthcare sector experienced 42 data breaches, impacting over...

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HIPAA compliance in the age of remote work

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HIPAA compliance in the age of remote work

The shift to remote work has undoubtedly posed issues for HIPAA compliance, but it also provides an opportunity for healthcare providers to upgrade...

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