Cybersecurity Blog
Posts tagged: HIPAA
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Tiny Software Bug Causes Massive HIPAA Breach
Posted August 15, 2016 in HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach
A small coding error exposed patient health records to the wrong users, triggering a major HIPAA violation. Learn how...
Healthcare Data Breaches Hit Record Numbers
Posted August 10, 2016 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware
One hacker caused 30% of all July data breaches, targeting healthcare providers. See the staggering numbers and why...
3.3 Million Exposed in BlueCross BlueShield Breach
Posted August 8, 2016 in Data Breach, Digital Forensics, HIPAA
A data breach at Newkirk Products exposed 3.3 million BlueCross BlueShield members. Find out if your data was...
EHR Outages: Hidden Risks to Patient Safety
Posted July 26, 2016 in HIPAA, Ransomware, NIST, Data Breach
Electronic health record outages threaten patient care and compliance. Learn how hospitals can prevent costly EHR...
Security Analyst Careers: High Demand, Top Salaries
Posted July 26, 2016 in Ransomware, HIPAA, Data Breach
Information security analyst jobs are booming due to rising cyber threats. Explore career opportunities, salary data,...
5 Critical Cybersecurity Gaps in Healthcare
Posted July 26, 2016 in Ransomware, HIPAA, Malware, Data Breach
A two-year study reveals healthcare organizations are dangerously unprepared for cyberattacks. See the top 5 concerns...
OHSU Pays $2.7 Million HIPAA Fine: Key Takeaways
Posted July 20, 2016 in HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach
Oregon Health and Science University paid $2.7M for two HIPAA breaches. Learn what violations triggered the fine and...
HIPAA Audits and Ransomware: What You Must Know
Posted July 13, 2016 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Malware, Compliance, Data Breach
HIPAA audits are increasing as ransomware targets medical practices. Learn how auditors evaluate your security...
11 Million Patient Records Breached in One Month
Posted July 7, 2016 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Penetration Testing, Compliance
June set a record with 11 million patient data breaches. Healthcare organizations face unprecedented threats. See the...
Crysis Ransomware: A New HIPAA Nightmare for Hospitals
Posted July 6, 2016 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A new ransomware strain called Crysis is targeting hospitals and encrypting critical files. Learn why this is a HIPAA...
Congress Declares War on Ransomware Attacks
Posted July 6, 2016 in Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware, HIPAA
Bipartisan legislation targets the growing ransomware epidemic. Learn what Congress is doing to fight back and how it...
7 Tips to Avoid Being a Data Breach Victim
Posted June 29, 2016 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware
Data breaches have exposed millions of patient records. Follow these seven essential tips from Petronella to protect...