Aug 4, 2017 | Breach, HSN, Risk Assessment, Security Training
A recent survey conducted by Netwrix found that although healthcare organizations understand the importance of protecting patient information, they often fall short on improving their security measures. An article on PR Newswire explores the findings of the Netwrix...
Jun 29, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN, Security Training
It is no secret that healthcare organizations underfund their defense efforts when it comes to protecting patient data. Even though personal health information is very valuable to cybercriminals and can even generate more revenue on the black market than financial...
Jun 29, 2017 | Breach, HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN, Security Training
It is no secret that healthcare organizations underfund their defense efforts when it comes to protecting patient data. Even though personal health information is very valuable to cybercriminals and can even generate more revenue on the black market than financial...
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 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 10, 2017 | Breach, HSN, ransomware, Security Training
While it is true that Americans are becoming more aware of the need to protect their information online through methods such as utilizing strong passwords or being conscious of how they’re using public Wi-Fi, many still lack in key areas which could cause significant...
