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Cyberattacks Hit Two Residential Care Facilities in Pennsylvania

Cyberattacks Hit Two Residential Care Facilities in Pennsylvania

These reports of cyberattacks on residential care facilities highlight the importance of implementin...

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Recent Healthcare Security Breaches: Activate Healthcare, Community Research Foundation, and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

Recent Healthcare Security Breaches: Activate Healthcare, Community Research Foundation, and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

There were recent reports of healthcare security breaches within the IT systems of three notable fac...

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The Value of Protected Health Information (PHI) To Hackers: Understanding the Risks and Implications

The Value of Protected Health Information (PHI) To Hackers: Understanding the Risks and Implications

As the number of breach incidents in hospitals increases, one can't help but wonder why PHI is valua...

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FTC Cracks Down on Kochava: Allegations of Selling Personal Geolocation Data

FTC Cracks Down on Kochava: Allegations of Selling Personal Geolocation Data

The case filed by FTC seeks to stop Kochava from selling personal geolocation data. 

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The Lack of Preparedness For Ransomware Attacks in Emergency Departments

The Lack of Preparedness For Ransomware Attacks in Emergency Departments

As part of preparedness for ransomware attacks, hospitals should implement robust patient care proto...

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Good Samaritan Hospital’s Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit Settled

Good Samaritan Hospital’s Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit Settled

While still waiting for the judge's approval, all concerned parties have already agreed upon the pro...

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Privacy Breaches in Healthcare: Recent Incidents and Impact on Patient Data

Privacy Breaches in Healthcare: Recent Incidents and Impact on Patient Data

These recent privacy breaches in healthcare shed light on the urgent need for stronger security meas...

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Atlanta Women’s Health Group Exposes Confidential Data of 33,800 Patients in Cyberattack

Atlanta Women’s Health Group Exposes Confidential Data of 33,800 Patients in Cyberattack

In a recent revelation, Atlanta Women's Health Group, P.C. (AWHG) has officially verified that the c...

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Privacy Breach Fallout: Washington Hospital Slapped with 0,000 HIPAA Penalty for Unauthorized Access to Medical Records

Privacy Breach Fallout: Washington Hospital Slapped with $240,000 HIPAA Penalty for Unauthorized Access to Medical Records

A memorial hospital located in Washington faces a $240,000 monetary penalty after alleged privacy br...

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TimisoaraHackerTeam Ransomware Group Strikes U.S. Cancer Center in Devastating Attack

TimisoaraHackerTeam Ransomware Group Strikes U.S. Cancer Center in Devastating Attack

The recent U.S. cancer center ransomware attack warns fellow medical facilities and network defender...

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Medical Records Breach Ends in 0,000 HIPAA Settlement: Hospital Security Guards Under Scrutiny

Medical Records Breach Ends in $240,000 HIPAA Settlement: Hospital Security Guards Under Scrutiny

A HIPAA investigation settlement involving security guards has a Yakima-based hospital agreeing to p...

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3 Essential Safeguards for HIPAA Compliance

3 Essential Safeguards for HIPAA Compliance

This article explores the three types of HIPAA compliance safeguards under the Security Rule and wha...

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