U.S. Treasury sanctions Russian cryptocurrency exchanges for laundering

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U.S. Treasury sanctions Russian cryptocurrency

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchanges Cryptex and PM2BTC because of laundering allegations. It’s believed that these cryptocurrency exchanges have laundered millions in ransomware funds linked to Russian cybercriminals.

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What is Kerberoasting?

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What is Kerberoasting?

According to IBM, “Kerberoasting is a cyberattack that exploits the Kerberos authentication protocol. Threat actors steal Kerberos service tickets to...

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PHI use for nontreatment purposes

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PHI use in nontreatment purposes

When discussing nontreatment purposes in healthcare, we’re referring to ways that protected health information (PHI) is used beyond direct patient...

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Understanding automatic logoffs

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Understanding automatic logoffs

Automatic logoffs are designed to automatically sign users out of a system after a specified period of inactivity. This function is essential in...

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How to document HIPAA compliance efforts

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How to document HIPAA compliance efforts

Healthcare organizations must document HIPAA compliance efforts to safeguard patient information, mitigate legal risks, and prove adherence to...

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Physical safeguards for email servers

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Physical safeguards for email servers

According to the Journal of Medical Systems study ‘Security Techniques for the Electronic Health Records’, “Breaches in physical safeguards are the...

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Choosing authentication types for healthcare

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Choosing authentication types for healthcare

Selecting the right authentication types for healthcare systems keeps patient information secure while maintaining ease of access for authorized...

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siParadigm data breach affects more than 26,000 individuals

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siParadigm data breach affects more than 26,000 individuals

A New Jersey-based medical diagnostic lab, siParadigm, recently reported a data breach impacting 26,534 individuals.

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The drastic effects of patient no-shows

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The drastic effects of patient no-shows

Missed appointments, or "no-shows," are becoming a problem that even the most basic service systems have not invented a solution yet. No-shows occur...

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Social media and patient information

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Social media and patient information

HIPAA prohibits healthcare staff from sharing forms of patient data on their personal social media accounts.

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Understanding HIPAA

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Understanding HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a piece of legislation that influences how organizations manage sensitive patient...

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Cybersecurity trends and threats in healthcare

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Cybersecurity trends and threats in healthcare

The Health-ISAC’s Healthcare Heartbeat report discusses ransomware and cybercrime trends that could affect healthcare organizations. The resource...

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