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Posts tagged: HIPAA
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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...
Why Healthcare Is the #1 Cyber Attack Target
Posted June 24, 2016 in Ransomware, HIPAA, Data Breach
Hospitals and medical practices are the top targets for cybercriminals. Discover why healthcare data is so valuable...
Cyber Ransom Insurance: Does Your Business Need It?
Posted June 21, 2016 in Ransomware, HIPAA, Compliance
With ransomware targeting healthcare organizations, cyber liability insurance is critical. Learn what it covers and...
HIPAA Rules After a Tragedy: Common Misconceptions
Posted June 16, 2016 in HIPAA, Compliance, NIST
The Orlando tragedy raised questions about HIPAA and patient information sharing. Learn the common misconceptions...
Healthcare Breach Exposes Nearly 100,000 Patients
Posted June 1, 2016 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware
Southeast Eye Institute reports a massive breach affecting 87,314 patients. See how healthcare data breaches happen...
Raleigh Clinic Pays $750K HIPAA Fine: Key Lessons
Posted May 19, 2016 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Compliance
Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic paid $750,000 for a HIPAA violation. Learn what they did wrong and how your NC medical...
Top Causes of Healthcare Data Breaches Exposed
Posted May 16, 2016 in Ransomware, HIPAA, Malware, Data Breach
Healthcare data breaches have risen sharply since 2010. A Ponemon study reveals the top causes and what medical...