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...
Apr 6, 2017 | HSN, ransomware
You know ransomware is a real threat when it starts showing up on TV shows. Chicago Med is a victim of a ransomware attack on the hospital. It is time to be concerned in real life! The post TV Show – Chicago Med a Ransomware...
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,...
Mar 29, 2017 | Breach, HSN
A warning issued by the FBI cautions healthcare providers to beware of threat actors, who are now targeting anonymous File Transfer Protocol Servers (FTP), associated with both medical and dental organizations. An article on Dark Reading goes into great detail about...
