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White House calls for global action as ransomware threatens healthcare
During a United Nations Security Council briefing, the Biden administration called ransomware attacks a “public health crisis” that transcends...
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Viral warning about period-tracking apps raises privacy concerns
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 13, 2024 6:13:12 PM
Most period-tracking apps are not covered by HIPAA, leaving user health data vulnerable to legal requests.
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Report shows healthcare ransomware attacks are increasing
Farah Amod: Nov 13, 2024 3:31:45 AM
The healthcare sector has seen a rise in ransomware attacks, even as many other industries have experienced a decline. According to the State of...
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How Trump 2.0 could transform healthcare policies and privacy
President-elect Donald Trump’s return could bring several changes in US health policy, with reforms across Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and...
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US Supreme Court torn over Facebook lawsuit
Abby Grifno: Nov 11, 2024 5:29:24 PM
The company has been accused of fraud and misleading shareholders about user data.
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Maryland cybersecurity conference rallies leaders against cybercrime
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 10, 2024 7:00:22 PM
On November 7, 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and the University of Maryland hosted a cybersecurity conference to...
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Learning from the arrest in the Snowflake data breach
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 6, 2024 2:26:28 PM
Canadian law enforcement authorities recently apprehended Alexander Moucka, also known by the online aliases Judische and Waifu, in connection with a...
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New tool bypasses Google Chrome’s new cookie encryption system
Farah Amod: Nov 6, 2024 6:27:34 AM
A new tool has been released that can bypass Google Chrome’s latest cookie encryption, sparking concerns over the security of user data stored in the...
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DHS and CISA outline post-quantum security steps for operational technology
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 5, 2024 4:47:50 PM
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released guidance to help operators...
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OIG uncovers potential misuse of health risk assessments
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 4:14:45 AM
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that some Medicare Advantage (MA) companies may be using health risk assessments (HRAs) and chart reviews...
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HHS reaches $90K settlement in first Risk Analysis Initiative enforcement
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 1, 2024 4:51:29 PM
The HHS has settled its first enforcement action in the OCR’s Risk Analysis Initiative in a settlement with the Bryan County Ambulance Authority.
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Laredo lawsuit challenges Medicaid eligibility DSH payments
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2024 1:39:05 PM
Laredo Medical Center (Laredo) is suing Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the HHS, over a Medicare payment dispute concerning low-income patient care.
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Texas doctor challenges HHS over reproductive health privacy rule
Farah Amod: Oct 30, 2024 6:07:49 AM
A physician in Texas has initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in an effort to halt enforcement of a recently...