May 1, 2016 | Breach, HIPAA Violations, HSN, ransomware
Well that didn’t take long. In a recent article I made the case that newer variations of ransomware could result in a reportable HIPAA breach. I argued that if ransomware not only encrypted the victim’s files but also copied the files off of a...
Apr 4, 2016 | HSN, Phishing, ransomware, Security Training
If you go back in time, to 2004, and look at Facebook it looks a lot different than it does today. The same can be said for applications like Microsoft Word or Excel. As these services or products mature they evolve – offering improved functionality,...
Mar 30, 2016 | Audits & Violations, HSN, ransomware
The topic of ransomware, especially ransomware hitting healthcare organizations, is making headlines daily. Dan Munro has a very good article over at Forbes that asks an important question: Is Ransomware Considered A Health Data Breach Under HIPAA? David Harlow,...
Mar 10, 2016 | Breach, Business Associate, Business Associates, HIPAA Fine, HIPAA Violations, HSN, Phishing, ransomware, Security Training
A married couple — both doctors who shared a medical practice — almost divorced over a HIPAA breach that blindsided them when a patient called to say that her medical records appeared in a Google search and she was filing a lawsuit. The orthopedist of a small practice...
Feb 29, 2016 | Backup & Disaster Recovery, HSN, ransomware, Security Training
First it was Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center that made headlines when ransomware disabled the hospital’s computer network. Now another California healthcare organization has become a victim. Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is the latest...
