25,000 Patients’ Data Exposed in Email Hack

Jul 15, 2019 | HIPAA Violations, HSN

Approximately 25,000 patients are being notified by Adirondack Health that their protected health information (PHI) may have been obtained by a hacker. Vermont-based Adirondack Health is part of the Adirondacks Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Adirondacks ACO...

An Analysis of Cybersecurity Practices in the Healthcare Industry

Jul 9, 2019 | HSN

A recent report by KLAS and CHIME looked at the cybersecurity practices of healthcare providers, based on recent guidance issued on cybersecurity practices in the healthcare industry. The results? Although some best practices seem to be on the radars of organizations...

Hackers Using Social Profiles

Jul 3, 2019 | Cybercrime, HSN

Facebook Status: Away on Vacation Social media is great for a lot of things.  Sharing photos, reconnecting with old friends, finding like-minded people and groups to share ideas and hobbies.  But when does sharing become oversharing? Hackers gain access to your...

NEO Urology Suffers Ransomware Attack, Pays $75,000 Ransom

Jun 24, 2019 | Breach, HSN, ransomware

Cybercriminals continue to flex their muscles on the healthcare industry with ransomware hitting an Ohio medical practice earlier this month. NEO Urology in Boardman, Ohio, suffered a complex ransomware attack, with hackers encrypting the organization’s entire...

10 Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses

Jun 11, 2019 | HSN

In 2018, 71% of ransomware attacks targeted small businesses, according to a report by Beazley Breach Response Services. It’s clear that small businesses are a cybercriminals favorite target, yet many remain unprepared to handle a cyber-attack. Is it that small...