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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:47:54 AM
Responding to and reporting a data breach is a responsibility that requires prompt action, transparency, and adherence to regulatory requirements. By implementing and following a guide on response and reporting, organizations can minimize the impact...
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Farah Amod: Jan 8, 2025 8:37:29 AM
State-sponsored Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury systems, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity.
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In its 2024 Year in Review, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) stressed its commitment to enhancing...
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Artificial Intelligence is transforming cybersecurity's approach to zero-day attack detection. Unlike traditional security measures that rely on...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 7:53:08 AM
Phishing is a cyberattack where criminals attempt to deceive individuals into sharing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card details,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 6:53:36 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) imposes stringent confidentiality regulations on medical professionals. However,...
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On December 24, 2024, Lexington Diagnostic Center (LDC) filed a data breach notice with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for...
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An Indianapolis-based dental practice group, Westend Dental, has agreed to a $350,000 settlement with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office (OAG)...
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces HIPAA regulations, with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) leading these efforts. The OCR...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 7, 2025 9:22:44 AM
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare in El Paso, Texas, has disclosed an insider data breach involving a former employee's unauthorized access to patient...
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Farah Amod: Jan 6, 2025 4:10:33 PM
Massive HIPAA settlements reveal common missteps in healthcare cybersecurity and offer valuable lessons for protecting sensitive patient data.
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In 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) reinforced protections against disability-based...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 6, 2025 3:03:28 PM
While the civil penalties for HIPAA violations often get the spotlight, the law also enforces serious criminal penalties for individuals or entities...
