Apr 17, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Violations, HSN, ransomware, Security Training
ABCD Pediatrics, a Texas based pediatric practice has recently reported a major data breach, which came as the result of a ransomware attack occurring in early February. An article on Gov Info Security explores the attack, looking closely at what made it a reportable...
Apr 13, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN
When you think of being a patient in the hospital, the last thing you may think about is the safety of your personal data. According to research findings by Michigan State University, the security of your personal information in U.S. hospitals is something to be...
Apr 12, 2017 | HIPAA Violations, HSN, Phishing, ransomware, Security Training
According to researchers, a new variant of ransomware has stepped onto the scene, choosing the healthcare industry as its target. Researchers from the security firm Forcepoint have discovered the ransomware, which has been name Philadelphia. An article over on...
Apr 4, 2017 | HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN, Security Training
Social media has become an incredibly valuable tool, whether for personal or business use, the need and desire to use social media has increased dramatically since it first stepped on the scene. Historically, medical professionals have steered clear from social media...
Mar 30, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Violations, HSN
Lane Community College (LLC) health clinic located in Oregon may be dealing with a serious breach. An article over on Health IT Security discusses the computer virus a technician at the hospital discovered, which may have led to exposure of some patients PHI....
Mar 30, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Violations, HSN, ransomware, Security Training
A total of 279,663 patients are being notified by Urology Austin that their protected health information (PHI) may have been compromised in a ransomware attack. Information that may have been compromised in the attack includes patient names, addresses, dates of birth,...
