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Cybersecurity 101

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Atrium Health faces data breach

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 21, 2024 7:43:41 PM

On September 13, 2024, Atrium Health confirmed a data breach linked to a phishing attack. The incident has raised concerns about the security of...

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What is a virtual network function?

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 19, 2024 3:00:29 AM

Network function virtualization is a technology that transforms traditional network functions from hardware-based solutions into software...

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Deepfake technology in social engineering attacks

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 18, 2024 3:07:06 AM

The term deepfake stems from combining “deep learning,” a subset of machine learning, and “fake,” reflecting the technology's ability to produce...

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What are predictive analytics exploits?

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 16, 2024 2:32:46 PM

Predictive analytics exploits are techniques that analyze historical data to forecast future events, helping organizations make informed decisions...

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Incident reports in the compliance reporting process

Farah Amod: Sep 16, 2024 2:19:42 PM

Healthcare settings are inherently prone to accidents and incidents that can impact patients and organizations. Maintaining an incident reporting...

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When are shadow records a risk to healthcare cybersecurity?

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 16, 2024 6:28:02 AM

Shadow records are patient records in systems separate from themain patient record systems in healthcare organizations. These systems are often...

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Who should notify patients when a data breach happens?

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 16, 2024 6:24:34 AM

A covered entity should notify patients directly when a data breach involves their PHI.

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2024 OCR cybersecurity newsletter

Farah Amod: Sep 16, 2024 6:21:33 AM

As cyberattacks and data breaches increase, improving physical security in healthcare facilities is necessary. HIPAA-covered entities and business...

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Understanding DNS configurations for email security

Farah Amod: Sep 15, 2024 2:37:38 PM

Email is a common communication tool, but it also attracts malicious actors. To strengthen your email security, focus on Domain Name System (DNS)...

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What is rate limiting?

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 15, 2024 2:00:20 PM

Rate limiting controls the number of requests made from an API to promote fair access, and maintain peak performance.

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What are blind signatures?

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 12, 2024 3:25:58 AM

A blind signature is a cryptographic method that hides the content of a message while it is being signed. It’s often used when the sender wants to...

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CISA unveils new reporting portal for threat response

Farah Amod: Sep 11, 2024 12:54:01 PM

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has rolled out a new portal to improve how cyber incidents and data breaches are...