Healthcare cybersecurity news (44)

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What is credential stuffing?

Pharmacies, as covered entities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), are legally responsible for safeguarding...

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Hospitality software breach impacts nearly 500K hotel guests

What happened Otelier was recently the victim of a large breach, impacting approximately 437,000 individuals.

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Hospital cyberattacks tied to patient deaths

Hospital cyberattacks are no longer just IT threats—they're putting lives at risk. A new report reveals that disruptions from ransomware and other...

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What is bloatware?

Often referred to as crapware, bloatware includes unnecessary pre-installed software that can limit user choice, slow down device performance, and...

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Ransomware breach costs Michigan surgical group $10K in HIPAA settlement

In March 2023, Northeast Surgical Group, P.C. experienced a data breach impacting thousands of patients as a result of a failure to conduct a risk...

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Wolf Haldenstein data breach exposes information of 3.5 million

Wolf Haldenstein, a law firm with offices in major cities like New York and Chicago, experienced a massive data breach in late 2023, impacting...

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New York tightens data breach notification law

New York has enacted one of the strictest data breach notification laws in the U.S., requiring businesses to alert affected residents and regulators...

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Legal liabilities associated with a data breach

The legal liabilities stemming from data breaches are extensive and multifaceted. Beyond fines and lawsuits, organizations risk long-term damage to...

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HHS settles phishing investigation with Solara Medical Supplies for $3M

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a $3 million settlement with Solara Medical...

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2024's biggest cybersecurity challenges

According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), healthcare cybersecurity is under unprecedented strain in 2024, with 386 breaches reported so...

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Millions of smartphone users location data stolen in major hack

The attack is estimated to impact hundreds of companies and millions of smartphone users.

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Chinese hackers breached more U.S. telecom companies

Chinese state-sponsored hackers, Salt Typhoon, have ramped up cyberattacks on U.S. telecom companies, compromising sensitive communications and...

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Medusind data breach from 2023 affects 360,000 individuals

Medusind, a medical and dental billing company recently disclosed a data breach discovered in December 2023 and exposed the personal and health...

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