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AHA calls for clarity in CISA's proposed cyber incident rules

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has issued a response to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) proposed rule, expressing concerns over the impact of new cyber incident reporting requirements.

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HHS enforces HIPAA security rule with $950,000 settlement

In a recent move to strengthen cybersecurity standards, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR)...

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Cyberattack strikes Chicago children's hospital, exposing data of over 790,000

On January 31, 2024, the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack that brought down its IT...

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19,150 Wisconsin Medicaid members exposed in data breach

Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) suffered a breach potentially exposing Wisconsin Medicaid members' protected health information (PHI).

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The intersection between AI and cybersecurity

“Global cyber attacks continue to rise in 2024, with the average number of cyber attacks per organization per week reaching 1,308 in the first...

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Period trackers and their risk to abortion data

Period trackers help users monitor their menstrual cycles by logging details like period dates, ovulation, sexual activity, and symptoms. These apps...

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UnitedHealth confirms scope of Change Healthcare attack

UnitedHealth has confirmed the types of medical and patient data stolen in the massive Change Healthcare ransomware attack, stating that data breach...

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OCR ensures individuals with disabilities can live independently

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reaffirmed its steadfast dedication to safeguarding the...

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Whistleblower surgeon could face 10 years in prison for exposing PHI (Clone)

Dr. Eithan Haim, a surgeon at Texas Children’s Hospital, was indicted for criminally violating HIPAA after he disclosed confidential documents to a...

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Aptihealth business associate's breach affects nearly 20,000 patients

A data breach has affected nearly 20,000 patients of behavioral health engagement company Aptihealth.

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Russian hackers leak 300 million NHS patient interactions

A massive data breach has rocked the British healthcare system. Russian hackers allegedly stole sensitive records of over 300 million patient...

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Connecticut lawmakers propose bill to combat cybersecurity concerns

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Connecticut lawmakers propose bill to combat cybersecurity concerns

Connecticut lawmakers, concerned by rising cyberattacks on healthcare facilities, have proposed Senate Bill 1 to strengthen cybersecurity measures...

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