Prepare for Upcoming HIPAA Security Rule Updates
This spring the HHS plans to begin HIPAA Security Rule updates to improve cyber resiliency and protect patient safety, based on its December concept paper.
Threat Actors Target Healthcare IT Help Desks
The US Health Department recently issued a warning regarding financially-motivated social engineering attacks targeting healthcare IT help desks.
ONC Releases Draft Health IT Plan for Comment
Health IT plan aims to cultivate a healthier, more innovative, and equitable healthcare experience by steering federal efforts in healthcare IT.
OCR Revises Guidance for Using Tracking Technologies
OCR releases revised guidance to make it perfectly clear to regulated entities that online tracking technologies are subject to HIPAA Rules.
OCR Releases HIPAA Compliance and Data Breaches Reports
The OCR’s annual reports on HIPAA Compliance and Data Breaches of PHI show 17% more HIPAA complaints and a 107% increase in large breaches over four years.
Top Cybersecurity Threat Predictions for 2024
From AI-powered attacks to ransomware incidents, experts predict cybersecurity threats will gain momentum worldwide in 2024. Here are the top threats.
Government Agencies Release Advisory on Play Ransomware
Today, the FBI, CISA, and ASD’s ACSC released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) regarding Play ransomware with recommendations for mitigating incidents.
Holiday Hackers Count on Impulse Clicks
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for cybercriminals to take advantage of impulse clicks, especially by those awaiting the delivery of holiday packages.
US Joins Global Effort to Secure AI Systems
The US and 18 other countries signed off on the first detailed global agreement on Nov. 26 to secure AI from rogue actors.
AI Makes Phishing Scams Seem Legitimate
AI helps hackers write in perfect English, making phishing emails seem legitimate. This trend may contribute to a surge in online scams during the holidays.