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Fake BianLian ransom notes mailed to US CEOs in postal mail scam
Scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang by sending fake ransom notes to CEOs of US companies via the United States Postal Service.
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What are the Conditions of Participation?
Kirsten Peremore: Mar 14, 2025 5:43:33 AM
The Conditions of Participation (CoPs) under 42 CFR 482.24 and 485.638 are a way to ensure patient safety through documentation and care...
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DOJ announces indictment of Silk Typhoon
Kirsten Peremore: Mar 14, 2025 4:31:53 AM
In early March 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of 12 Chinese nationals, including government officials and cyber...
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Healthcare journalism and HIPAA compliance
According to an article titled "Journalists Get Guidance on Navigating HIPAA Rules," published by the Association of Healthcare Journalists, “HIPAA,...
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Is Postal.io HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Kirsten Peremore: Mar 13, 2025 6:38:13 PM
Based on our research, Postal.io is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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Is Podium a HIPAA compliant cloud service? (2025 update)
Tshedimoso Makhene: Mar 13, 2025 6:34:54 PM
Based on our research, Podium is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to...
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Whitman Hospital Medical Center investigates possible breach
Tshedimoso Makhene: Mar 13, 2025 4:29:20 PM
Whitman Hospital Medical Center is investigating a cyberattack that infiltrated its internal systems on February 28, 2025, while working to determine...
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Patterns that indicate a cyberattack
Tshedimoso Makhene: Mar 13, 2025 4:22:38 PM
Cyberattacks often exhibit recognizable patterns that can help in early detection and prevention. Recognizing these indicators early can...
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Is iMessage HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, iMessage is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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Texas man convicted of sabotaging employer’s computer systems
A Texas software developer has been convicted for deploying malicious code on his former employer’s network, causing system failures and widespread...
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OHSU fined $200k for delayed patient records in HIPAA crackdown
Farah Amod: Mar 12, 2025 7:25:28 PM
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) faces a $200,000 fine for delaying patient records, marking yet another HIPAA Right of Access enforcement.
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Is Amazon Alexa HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, Amazon Alexa is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
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The latest HIPAA updates and what's coming in 2025
The regulatory landscape of healthcare is constantly evolving, and staying informed about the latest changes to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability...