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Category: Compliance

TheDarkOverlord Hacker Makes Good on Threats

TheDarkOverlord Hacker Makes Good on Threats


Posted May 10, 2017 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware

TheDarkOverlord hacked Netflix, leaked Orange Is the New Black, and now targets more victims. See how this prolific...

Locky Ransomware: Are You Ready for the Attack?

Locky Ransomware: Are You Ready for the Attack?


Posted May 8, 2017 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Malware, HIPAA, Data Breach

Locky ransomware forced a hospital to pay $17K in Bitcoin. This devastating strain could land in your inbox next....

5.7 Million Reasons to Prioritize Cybersecurity

5.7 Million Reasons to Prioritize Cybersecurity


Posted May 4, 2017 in HIPAA, Cryptocurrency, Data Breach, Digital Forensics

Data breaches cost companies an average of $5.7 million per incident. Learn why investing in cybersecurity now saves...

Healthcare Data: All Eggs in One Basket Risk

Healthcare Data: All Eggs in One Basket Risk


Posted April 27, 2017 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Malware

Centralized databases create massive risk for healthcare providers. Learn why putting all patient data in one basket...

Good News for Healthcare IT Security (Finally)

Good News for Healthcare IT Security (Finally)


Posted April 17, 2017 in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Data Breach, Ransomware, AI, HIPAA, Compliance

Healthcare IT security rarely delivers good news, but recent developments offer hope. Discover what's improving and...

Cloud Computing Replacing Hospital Data Centers

Cloud Computing Replacing Hospital Data Centers


Posted March 23, 2017 in Cloud Security, HIPAA, Data Breach

Hospital data centers are going the way of VCRs as cloud computing offers cheaper, more convenient alternatives. See...

Can Blockchain Stop Ransomware in Healthcare?

Can Blockchain Stop Ransomware in Healthcare?


Posted March 8, 2017 in Blockchain, Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, HIPAA, Data Breach

IEEE and PCHA explored blockchain as a defense against healthcare ransomware at HIMSS17. Discover how blockchain...

Why Cybercriminals Target Law Firms for Data

Why Cybercriminals Target Law Firms for Data


Posted March 6, 2017 in HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach

Chinese hackers targeted major law firms holding sensitive M&A data. Discover why law firms are prime cyberattack...

EU Regulations Coming to US: Is Your Business Ready?

EU Regulations Coming to US: Is Your Business Ready?


Posted February 27, 2017 in Compliance, Data Breach, HIPAA

European data protection regulations are reshaping US business compliance requirements. Learn what GDPR-style rules...

Turn Employees Into Cybersecurity Assets, Not Risks

Turn Employees Into Cybersecurity Assets, Not Risks


Posted February 24, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, HIPAA, Data Breach

Employee mistakes are the top cause of data breaches. Learn how to transform your workforce from a cybersecurity...

How Smart Home Devices Help Hackers Attack You

How Smart Home Devices Help Hackers Attack You


Posted February 16, 2017 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Cloud Security

Your new smart home gadgets could be a hacker's best friend. Learn how IoT devices from Amazon Echo to smart TVs...

HIPAA Fines: $475K Penalty for Minor Violation

HIPAA Fines: $475K Penalty for Minor Violation


Posted February 14, 2017 in HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach

Presence Health paid nearly $475,000 for failing to report a small HIPAA breach on time. Learn why even minor...