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Amergis Healthcare Staffing email breach affects over 10K
On November 18, 2024, Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General...
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GoodRx agrees to pay $25 million settlement over privacy lawsuit
GoodRx has agreed to a $25 million preliminary settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging the company shared sensitive user information with third...
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VHA data breach exposes PHI of more than 2,300 veterans
On December 3, 2024, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) reported a cybersecurity attack on a vendor’s server, potentially exposing the...
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Why AI could fuel more data breaches in healthcare
Farah Amod: Dec 10, 2024 2:24:31 PM
Healthcare has seen a big rise in data breaches over the past few years, and it's becoming a concern for security professionals and organizations....
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New cybersecurity guidance targets espionage threats
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 10, 2024 3:11:55 AM
The CISA, NSA, and FBI along with international partners, released guidance in response to recent cyber espionage by PRC-affiliated threat actors.
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FDA urges blood suppliers to improve cyber defenses
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently called on blood suppliers to increase their cybersecurity to safeguard the safety and integrity of...
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Russia arrests suspected ransomware actor wanted by FBI
Farah Amod: Dec 9, 2024 10:54:26 AM
Russian authorities arrest a high-profile ransomware suspect wanted by the FBI, spotlighting international tensions over cybercrime enforcement.
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Managing technological and physical risks
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 9, 2024 3:31:05 AM
Technological risks are the vulnerabilities arising from digital infrastructure. Meanwhile, physical risks are threats that could lead to physical...
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How to secure central storage devices
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 9, 2024 3:12:11 AM
Organizations must secure any vulnerabilities in central storage devices. Security requirements may depend on the device and the organization, as...
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More than 10,000 affected in Connecticut GI breach
On December 2, 2024, Connecticut GI and Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield reported a data breach involving the theft of 10,568 patients’...
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Children’s Hospital Colorado fined $548K for HIPAA violations
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 6, 2024 5:26:33 PM
Children’s Hospital Colorado faces a hefty penalty from the HHS OCR following multiple HIPAA violations impacting thousands of individuals.
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$8.9M settlement reached in Elekta and NMH data breach affect
Elekta Inc. and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare recently agreed to an $8.9 million settlement after a 2021 ransomware attack compromised the...
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Types of data breaches
Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 6, 2024 4:52:51 PM
What is a data breach? Data breaches occur when sensitive, confidential, or protected information is accessed or disclosed without proper...