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The role of AI in detecting zero-day attacks

Artificial Intelligence is transforming cybersecurity's approach to zero-day attack detection. Unlike traditional security measures that rely on known threat signatures, AI systems can identify potential threats by recognizing unusual patterns and...

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FAQs: All things phishing

Phishing is a cyberattack where criminals attempt to deceive individuals into sharing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card details,...

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Releasing information in healthcare: Who, what, when, where & why

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) imposes stringent confidentiality regulations on medical professionals. However,...

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Lexington Diagnostic Center data breach exposes nearly 30K

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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Indiana dental practice faces $350K settlement for ransomware cover-up

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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HHS OCR's 2024 year in review

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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Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare faces insider data breach

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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Top 5 cybersecurity lessons from the largest HIPAA settlements

Massive HIPAA settlements reveal common missteps in healthcare cybersecurity and offer valuable lessons for protecting sensitive patient data.

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Understanding the protections against disability-based discrimination

In 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) reinforced protections against disability-based...

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Understanding criminal penalties for HIPAA violations

While the civil penalties for HIPAA violations often get the spotlight, the law also enforces serious criminal penalties for individuals or entities...

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Confidentiality for substance use disorder records

This year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights began reinforcing regulations outlined in 42 CFR Part 2, which strengthens the protection of substance use...

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Radiology provider faces lawsuit following data breach

A class action lawsuit claims Akumin failed to protect patient info before a cyberattack.

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