Kaiser Permanente Notifies Members of Data Breach
Kaiser Permanente is notifying 13.4 million current and former health plan members of a data breach traced to tracking technologies.
Phishing Attacks Fool LastPass Users
LastPass warns users about a new phase of a phishing campaign that uses email, SMS, and calls to trick targets into divulging their master passwords.
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.