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Posts tagged: HIPAA
Category: Compliance
U.S. Blames Russian GRU for Cyberattack on Georgia
Posted February 26, 2020 in Data Breach, Compliance, HIPAA
The State Department officially blamed Russia GRU military intelligence for cyberattacks targeting Georgia. See why...
Maze Ransomware Leaks Patient PTSD Records from Law Firms
Posted February 19, 2020 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Data Breach
Five law firms breached by Maze ransomware gang, leaking sensitive patient PTSD details. See why legal and healthcare...
Warning: Hackers Now Ransom Patient Data to Patients
Posted January 22, 2020 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Compliance, Data Breach
Cybercriminals now ransom stolen medical records directly to patients. Discover this alarming trend and how...
Microsoft End of Support 2020: Full Product List
Posted January 14, 2020 in HIPAA, Compliance, Cloud Security
Microsoft ends support for multiple products in 2020, leaving systems vulnerable. Check the complete list and plan...
HIPAA Encryption: Why It Is Essentially Mandatory
Posted January 8, 2020 in HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach
Think HIPAA encryption is optional? A $3 million penalty says otherwise. Learn why encryption is critical for...
Ransomware Attack Shuts Down New Orleans: Full Story
Posted December 14, 2019 in Ransomware, Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware
A Friday the 13th ransomware attack crippled the entire city of New Orleans. See how it happened, the response, and...
Sentara Hospital HIPAA Violation: A Costly Mistake
Posted December 10, 2019 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Compliance
Sentara Hospital doubled down on a HIPAA breach affecting 300+ facilities instead of reporting properly. Learn what...
Russian Hackers Demand $14M from Nursing Home Chain
Posted December 9, 2019 in HIPAA, Compliance, Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware
Hackers targeted a nursing home chain for $14 million because healthcare cybersecurity is notoriously weak. Learn why...
Durham Clinic Looted After Gas Explosion Disaster
Posted November 19, 2019 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Digital Forensics
Looters broke into a Durham health clinic after a devastating gas explosion that injured 25 people. See the security...
HIPAA Violations Now Top $100 Billion: Key Takeaways
Posted November 13, 2019 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Cloud Security
HIPAA fines are skyrocketing and can cripple businesses. Learn the top violation categories, recent enforcement...
Project Nightingale: Google Accesses Patient Health Data
Posted November 13, 2019 in AI, HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach
Ascension shares millions of patient records with Google under Project Nightingale. See the privacy risks and what...
Ransomware Shuts Down 3 Alabama Hospitals: Lessons
Posted October 2, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, HIPAA
Three DCH Health System hospitals stopped accepting patients after a ransomware attack. See what went wrong and how...