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NY Blood Center ransomware attack compromises critical services
New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) recently identified a ransomware attack affecting its IT systems. The organization has engaged third-party...
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Exploring the HHS Grants Rule and proposed modifications to the Security Rule
Cybersecurity in healthcare and the management of federal grants emerged as one of the major priorities in 2024, as evidenced by the HHS Office for...
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HHS seeks input on AI governance for HIPAA Security Rule update
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has left artificial intelligence regulation open for discussion in its latest HIPAA Security Rule...
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Federal judge dismisses HIPAA violation case against Texas whistleblower
A federal judge has dismissed charges against Dr. Eithan Haim, who was accused of violating HIPAA by leaking private patient information from Texas...
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Hackers exploit Zendesk for fraud scams
Farah Amod: Jan 27, 2025 2:47:32 PM
Hackers are exploitingZendesk's platform to run sophisticated brand impersonation scams, tricking victims into sharing personal or financial...
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UnitedHealth confirms record cyberattack affected 190 million
UnitedHealth Group confirmed that the February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare impacted approximately 190 million individuals in the US,...
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States clash with HHS over new reproductive health privacy HIPAA rule
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 25, 2025 5:26:13 PM
On January 22, 2025, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, joined by 14 other states filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the...
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UK proposes ransom payment ban for public sector
Farah Amod: Jan 24, 2025 4:25:50 PM
The UK government has proposed a ban on ransom payments by public sector bodies, including hospitals and schools, as part of a broader strategy to...
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Michigan doctor sentenced to prison for HIPAA violations
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 24, 2025 6:31:56 AM
A Cedar Rapids doctor was sentenced to one month in prison for unlawfully accessing women's medical records and sharing an inappropriate photo of a...
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Columbus, OH joins fight for patient privacy in Texas HIPAA lawsuits
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 23, 2025 3:46:48 PM
The Columbus City Attorney is seeking to participate in two federal lawsuits in Texas to uphold HIPAA privacy laws that protect patient healthcare...
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Hackers exploit Microsoft Teams in social engineering attack
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 23, 2025 3:20:05 PM
Cybercriminals manipulate victims through Microsoft Teams, to gain remote access via AnyDesk and deploy malware.
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The HHS and DEA expand telemedicine for opioid use disorder
Kirsten Peremore: Jan 22, 2025 3:12:32 PM
The HHS and DEA introduced new rules to expand telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances, including a final rule allowing practitioners to...
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Social engineering attacks target public health
Farah Amod: Jan 22, 2025 3:01:30 PM
Social engineering attacks targeting the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector are becoming more sophisticated by using psychological...