Modern network design includes security by default. Network segmentation isolates clinical systems from administrative ones and guest Wi-Fi from patient care devices. This containment strategy limits damage if a breach occurs. Zero-trust architecture requires…
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Overview of the Lawsuit
A former executive at Alphabet’s health technology subsidiary Verily has filed a explosive lawsuit alleging the company systematically covered up widespread violations of federal patient privacy laws. The case, reported by…
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was designed to protect sensitive patient health information. But what happens when these rules are broken? In this video, we explore the most common HIPAA violations…
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The Security Incident
A phishing attack between April-June 2019 compromised eight employee email accounts at Solara Medical Supplies, exposing sensitive data of 114,000+ individuals.
Impact and Information Exposed
Names
Social Security numbers
Bank details
Patient login credentials
Medical diagnoses
Contact information
Investigation Findings
HHS…
Providence Medical Institute, a Southern California-based physician services division of the seven-state Providence health system, will pay a $240,000 civil monetary penalty to settle potential HIPAA violations after a ransomware attack.WHY IT MATTERSThe U.S….
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it will update the HIPAA Security Rule in 2024 and will ask Congress for new laws and resources to increase civil money penalties for…
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Ben Herzberg, Chief Scientist of Satori
The latest report from the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) reveals a concerning trend: HIPAA violations and data breaches are drastically increasing.
According to the report, HIPAA violations surged by…
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Bryan Smith, Chief Technology Officer, RiskLensIn 2020, the Dental Care Alliance (DCA) experienced a significant cyberattack on its systems, which lasted approximately an entire month. This gave the threat actor an extended period to…
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