Phishing Tops the IRS Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Scammers are relentless as the IRS continues to see a surge of email and text scams designed to steal personal and financial information.
Business Associate Fined for Alleged Risk Analysis Failure
The OCR’s investigation determined that Health Fitness violated the HIPAA Security Rule’s Risk Analysis provision protecting ePHI.
Security Reminder Advised After Amazon Echo News
Amazon will remove the “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature for Echo speakers on March 28, raising security concerns for HIPAA-covered entities.
FBI Warns of Mail Scam Targeting Healthcare
The FBI reports that recent letters to healthcare organizations threatening to leak patient data for ransom appear to be a hoax.
Comments Deadline Closes for HIPAA Security Rule Proposed Changes
The HIPAA Security Rule comment deadline was March 7. Experts urge healthcare groups to adopt cybersecurity best practices now.
Warby Parker to Pay $1.5 Million for HIPAA Violations
The OCR announced its first financial penalty of 2025 for HIPAA violations regarding the ePHI of nearly 200,000 individuals.
Callback Phishing Attacks Surge
As callback phishing attacks rise, it’s critical to recognize the tactics threat actors employ and how to avoid being fooled.
Are AI Chatbots Safe? 9 Expert Tips for Secure Usage
Whether you’re using DeepSeek, ChatGPT, or any other AI chatbot, following security best practices can help protect your personal and professional data.
Biden Signs Executive Order to Advance AI Infrastructure
During his final week in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden issued a new Executive Order to advance U.S. leadership in AI infrastructure.
2025 Cybersecurity Outlook: Challenges and Preparedness
The National Cybersecurity Alliance released its predictions for cybersecurity challenges in 2025, with incidents experienced in 2024 expected to rise.