HIPAA breaches & fines (2)

Image of lock for blog about Massive data breach exposes 34,000 patients' PHI

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Massive data breach exposes 34,000 patients' PHI

The HHS announced a $1.19 million penalty against Gulf Coast Pain Consultants, LLC for multiple violations of the HIPAA Security Rule.

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Image of WiFi symbol for blog about Russian hackers exploit WiFi to breach US firm using nearest-neighbor attack

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Russian hackers exploit WiFi using nearest-neighbor attack

Russian hackers used a ‘nearest-neighbor attack’ through WiFi to breach a US company, trying to infiltrate Ukraine-related projects.

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Image of warning sign for blog about Black Basta Ransomware group targets Microsoft Teams for social engineering attacks

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Black Basta Ransomware group targets Microsoft Teams for attacks

The Black Basta ransomware group has escalated its cyberattacks by using Microsoft Teams to impersonate IT personnel. The tactic tricks employees...

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Image of hacker for blog about Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists hit by email breach

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Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists hit by email breach

On August 6, 2024, Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists, also known as Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics, discovered unauthorized access to one of...

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Familylinks breach connected to employee email account

Familylinks Inc., a nonprofit healthcare provider based in Pittsburgh, recently reported a data security incident that potentially exposed the...

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Image of warehouse for blog about What we know about the Amazon data leak so far

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What we know about the Amazon data leak so far

Amazon has confirmed that attackers exposed data from some of its employees, with the perpetrators stating they intend to push data owners to...

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Image of gavel and paperwork for blog about Bridgeway Center data breach settlement could pay victims up to $7,500

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Bridgeway Center data breach settlement could pay victims up to $7,500

Thousands of Americans affected by a 2024 cyberattack on Bridgeway Center may be eligible for compensation through a class-action settlement offering...

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Orthopedics Rhode Island data breach exposes patient information

Orthopedics Rhode Island announced a data breach that compromised sensitive patient information, encompassing personal and medical details. They...

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Image of a Nokia phone for blog about Nokia investigates breach after hacker claims to steal source code

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Nokia investigates breach after hacker claims to steal source code

Nokia, a leader in telecommunications, is investigating a cybersecurity breach after a hacker, known as IntelBroker, claimed to have accessed and is...

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Image of hooded figure on a computer for blog about Ransomware group demands baguettes from Schneider Electric

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Ransomware group demands baguettes from Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is investigating a ransomware attack claimed by the Hellcat group. The group is demanding $125,000 in baguettes and threatening to...

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Canadian authorities arrest suspected hacker linked to Snowflake data breach

Canadian law enforcement has arrested Alexander Moucka, a suspect in a significant cyberattack that compromised the data of numerous Snowflake...

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Image of a gavel and money for blog about Michigan dental practice reaches $2.7 million settlement

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Michigan dental practice reaches $2.7 million settlement

A Michigan dental practice settled for $2.7 million following a 2023 data breach impacting over 1 million patients.

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Image of individual on computer for blog about Cisco investigates potential data breach after hacker claims attack

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Cisco investigates potential data breach after hacker claims attack

Cisco is investigating reports of a potential data breach, with sensitive information allegedly being put up for sale on a well-known hacking forum.

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