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Posts tagged: HIPAA
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Cybersecurity Expert Warns of Massive Attacks
Posted May 16, 2017 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Craig Petronella, NC cybersecurity expert, alerts business owners to the growing danger of massive cyberattacks....
16 Hospitals Hit in Massive Ransomware Attack
Posted May 12, 2017 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Malware, HIPAA
Sixteen hospitals diverted patients after ransomware encrypted critical systems. Learn how healthcare organizations...
Healthcare Hacking Surge: 2017 Threat Report
Posted May 10, 2017 in Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Digital Forensics, HIPAA, Ransomware, Data Breach
Black hat hackers are increasingly targeting the entire healthcare industry, not just hospitals. See the latest...
55K Patient Records Stolen from Pediatrics Clinic
Posted May 10, 2017 in Ransomware, Malware, HIPAA, Data Breach
San Antonio's ABCD Children's Pediatrics lost 55,000 patient records in a dual-vector compromise. Learn how it...
TheDarkOverlord Hacker Makes Good on Threats
Posted May 10, 2017 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware
TheDarkOverlord hacked Netflix, leaked Orange Is the New Black, and now targets more victims. See how this prolific...
Locky Ransomware: Are You Ready for the Attack?
Posted May 8, 2017 in Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Malware, HIPAA, Data Breach
Locky ransomware forced a hospital to pay $17K in Bitcoin. This devastating strain could land in your inbox next....
5.7 Million Reasons to Prioritize Cybersecurity
Posted May 4, 2017 in HIPAA, Cryptocurrency, Data Breach, Digital Forensics
Data breaches cost companies an average of $5.7 million per incident. Learn why investing in cybersecurity now saves...
Healthcare Data: All Eggs in One Basket Risk
Posted April 27, 2017 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Malware
Centralized databases create massive risk for healthcare providers. Learn why putting all patient data in one basket...
Good News for Healthcare IT Security (Finally)
Posted April 17, 2017 in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Data Breach, Ransomware, AI, HIPAA, Compliance
Healthcare IT security rarely delivers good news, but recent developments offer hope. Discover what's improving and...
Cloud Computing Replacing Hospital Data Centers
Posted March 23, 2017 in Cloud Security, HIPAA, Data Breach
Hospital data centers are going the way of VCRs as cloud computing offers cheaper, more convenient alternatives. See...
Can Blockchain Stop Ransomware in Healthcare?
Posted March 8, 2017 in Blockchain, Ransomware, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, HIPAA, Data Breach
IEEE and PCHA explored blockchain as a defense against healthcare ransomware at HIMSS17. Discover how blockchain...
Why Cybercriminals Target Law Firms for Data
Posted March 6, 2017 in HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach
Chinese hackers targeted major law firms holding sensitive M&A data. Discover why law firms are prime cyberattack...