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DOJ probes ex-ransomware negotiator over alleged kickback scheme

A former DigitalMint employee is under criminal investigation for allegedly collaborating with ransomware gangs and profiting from customer payments.

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Fifth Circuit overturns 4.3 million HIPAA fine against UT Austin Cancer Center

On January 14, 2021, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a $4.3 million civil penalty imposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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Meta, Zuckerberg settle $8 billion privacy trial with shareholders

An investor lawsuit accusing Meta leadership of enabling repeated user privacy violations has ended in a confidential settlement.

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White House releases AI action plan

The White House released an action plan on July 23 with more than 90 policy recommendations to expand artificial intelligence use, following...

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Federal agencies issue urgent alert against Interlock ransomware

The FBI, CISA, HHS, and MS-ISAC have released a joint advisory warning healthcare organizations about Interlock ransomware, a sophisticated threat...

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5 underserved health centers join forces to tackle AI challenges

A small network of FQHCs and one community hospital are testing practical AI tools while helping shape implementation guidance for similar...

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Federal audit uncovers safety risks at North Carolina disability facilities

On July 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Audit Report A-04-24-02504,...

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$14M settlement approved in Independent Living Systems data breach case

A federal judge has given preliminary approval to settle a class action lawsuit following a 2022 breach that exposed data of over 4.2 million...

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HHS releases policy update on criminal referrals for regulatory violations

A new HHS policy outlines how and when regulatory violations may be referred for criminal prosecution, in line with a federal push to reduce...

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Syracuse Surgery Center pays $250K over ransomware breach

Syracuse ASC, LLC has agreed to a $250,000 settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) following...

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Microsoft flags surge in tax-themed malware attacks

Microsoft is warning U.S. organizations of tax-related phishing campaigns that combine PDFs, QR codes, and malware loaders to steal credentials and...

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AHA-supported bill would repeal discriminatory Medicare policy

The American Hospital Association expressed support for the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act, which would eliminate the 190-day lifetime...

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New 'Batavia' spyware campaign targets Russian industrial enterprises

A stealthy phishing campaign using contract-themed lures has infected dozens of Russian organizations with multi-stage spyware since mid-2024.

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