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What is RSA encryption?

Rivest-ShamirAldeman (RSA) is one of the most widely used security methods for protecting sensitive information. Named after its inventors, Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir, and Leonard Adleman, this encryption system helps secure data, particularly when...

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Maintaing HIPAA compliance when patients share PHI over social media

To maintain HIPAA compliance when patients send protected health information (PHI) via social media, respond without disclosing PHI and direct them...

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The HIPAA contact and resource guide 

Understanding HIPAA compliance can be challenging, especially when verifying privacy and security or reporting potential violations. Whether you're a...

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Healthcare breach roundup: Week of 11/11/24

The following breaches in healthcare were reported this week:

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Improving healthcare with digital competence

Investing in digital competence education for healthcare workers, complete with practical training in HIPAA compliant email solutions, can create a...

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Oklahoma Spine Hospital email breach exposes 38,945

On July 1, 2024, the hospital detected unauthorized access to an employee email account, potentially compromising sensitive information for 38,945...

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How to share coping strategies for patients estranged from family

HIPAA compliant email offers a secure and reliable complement to therapy practices. Patients benefit from consistent support while providers are...

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Ransomware attack on Equinox compromises patient and employee data

New York-based human services provider Equinox disclosed a data security breach from April 29, 2024, impacting over 21,500 individuals. The incident,...

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What is a web shell?

A web shell is a malicious script that cybercriminals can use to execute arbitrary commands on a compromised server. Web shells can lead to data...

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OCR imposes $100,000 fine on Rio Hondo Community Mental Health Center

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fined Rio Hondo Community Mental Health Center in California...

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CISA focusing on critical infrastructure resilience in November

November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, and CISA is showing ways to strengthen systems across the U.S.

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Social media HIPAA violation series: Photo post

A photo shared from a Tennessee operating room in October 2020 raised concerns about privacy and professionalism, prompting Ballad Health to take...

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Social media HIPAA violations: Nurse shares pandemic perspective

A nurse’s video about working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a HIPAA investigation, raising concerns about patient privacy and...

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