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Interlock ransomware group claims Kettering Health cyberattack
Kettering Health confirmed that it eradicated the tools and persistence mechanisms used by Interlock ransomware group from its systems.
Paula M. Stannard appointed as OCR director
Paula M. Stannard will serve as the new OCR director, leading federal enforcement of HIPAA and civil rights laws within HHS.
Understaffed, underfunded: Health IT security for small, rural providers
Under-resourced providers face the same healthcare cybersecurity challenges as their larger counterparts but often lack the staffing and support to effectively manage risk.
Covenant Health cyberattack disrupts New England hospitals
A Covenant Health cyberattack is causing connectivity issues for hospitals in New England as the health system works to restore services.
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Shields Health Care Group settles breach lawsuit for $15.35M
Shields Health Care Group agreed to a $15.35 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit stemming from a 2022 data breach that impacted more than 2 million people.
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Rhode Island publishes RIBridges hack investigation details
The state of Rhode Island announced the results of a CrowdStrike-led analysis of the 2024 RIBridges hack and data breach that affected more than 600,000 people.
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Study: Most healthcare data breaches caused by hacking
Healthcare data breaches have surged over the past 14 years, with hacking or IT incidents increasing from 4% of all breaches in 2010 to 81% in 2024, researchers observed.
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How AI can aid healthcare in digital identity verification
Healthcare organizations can use AI to defend against cyberthreat actors who use AI, especially in the areas of digital identity verification and social engineering.
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NIST Privacy Framework receives draft update
A draft update to the NIST Privacy Framework aims to streamline the document and align it with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
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Ascension discloses multiple third-party data breaches
Over the course of the last year, Ascension Health has been hit with a storm of third-party data breaches impacting its patients across multiple states.
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Navigating HIPAA's reproductive healthcare data privacy rule
Compliance with a final rule to support reproductive healthcare data privacy can help entities mitigate risk despite the rule’s various legal challenges.
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How to prepare for OCR's HIPAA audit program
After a long hiatus, OCR's HIPAA audit program is returning, this time with a focus on HIPAA Security Rule provisions surrounding hacking and ransomware.
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How does HHS resolve HIPAA complaints?
The HHS Office for Civil Rights evaluates every HIPAA complaint it receives and resolves each with an appropriate resolution, from technical assistance to corrective actions.
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How OhioHealth got through the Change Healthcare cyberattack
When the Change Healthcare cyberattack occurred, OhioHealth activated its cyber risk management playbook and adjusted its revenue cycle management strategies to reduce disruptions.