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Keep up to date on industry newsDHS Warns US About Iranian Hackers- Malware, Password Spraying, And Phishing, Oh My!
In late June, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned US companies of increased malicious cyber-activity from Iranian Hackers. DHS also urged US companies to do everything they can, now, to protect against some of the hackers’ most common practices,...
$300k Fine for Illegal Access to Medical Records- What Not to Do
In June 2019, Amy Pertuit was awarded $300,000 after a jury determined that Medical Center Enterprise failed to take action against an employee who provided illegal access to medical records…
Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Releases New FAQ
Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) just recently created a new FAQ on HIPAA and Health Plans Support Care Coordination and Continuity of Care…
I Lost Everything and I Didn’t Back it Up: The Risk of Ransomware
Even more stories are coming out about ransomware, and the health care industry has been hit pretty hard lately…
Breach Reminds Business Associates That They’re Liable for HIPAA, Too
In June 2019, American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) reported a huge breach that affected more than 20 million patients and their related protected health Information (PHI)…
University Exposed Sensitive HIV Study Participant Information: Avoid Making the Same Mistake
Twenty-four women with HIV recently had sensitive medical data exposed due to a simple oversight…
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