In a watershed moment for the healthcare industry, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), recently finalized a $100,000 settlement with Doctors’ Management Services, a Massachusetts-based medical management company. This historic agreement, the first of its kind for OCR, comes in response to a ransomware attack that exposed...
In the interconnected world of healthcare, where data is both invaluable and vulnerable, the rise of social engineering attacks poses a significant threat. Beyond sophisticated software and firewalls, cybercriminals often exploit the human element to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This blog explores the nuances of social engineering in healthcare, sheds light on common...
Recent research conducted by Arete and Cyentia Institute sheds light on the ransomware landscape within the healthcare sector. The study reveals that healthcare organizations are more likely to pay ransoms than other industries. Additionally, the report highlights the low adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and emphasizes the need for improved cybersecurity measures in the healthcare...
Valentine’s Day is here. Romance and love are in the air. It’s also a good time to remind your patients to protect their hearts in a different way. It’s the time of year when we express our love and affection for one another. That may often be with gifts, cards, and romantic gestures. However, this...
In today’s digital world, it has become increasingly important to protect healthcare organizations from cyber threats. With the rise of medical data breaches and ransomware attacks, there has never been a more pressing need for healthcare organizations to take their cybersecurity measures seriously. Let’s take a look at why cybersecurity is so critical in the...
Social Security Scam Alert The beginning of the year provides a new opportunity to scam people. Scams that center around the annual updates and renewals of programs and policies like Social Security are one of the most reported to the government. Be sure to advise your patients that if they are in receipt of Social...
As we continue into National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this week we focus on social media. Why does what you do in your personal life matter in your professional world? Aside from the possible personal implications, the risk to your cybersecurity also exists. How Hackers Work A cybercriminal knows how to gain access to your trust. ...
Phishing is one of the biggest threats to any business or individual. With October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we thought we’d explain what it is, why it is dangerous, and how to avoid falling for it, which are all critical to staying safe. What is Phishing? Officially, phishing is defined as the practice of...
What Are the Most Common Healthcare Breaches? When it comes to protecting your business, the approach needs to extend beyond the locks on the doors. Cyber threats are the highest risk to your patient and data security. So what are the most common healthcare breaches that you should be on the lookout for regularly? Ransomware...
The Cybersecurity Program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) came out this week with a strong warning for healthcare organizations about an “exceptionally aggressive” ransomware group that is targeting them. The Hive ransomware group is financially motivated and uses various methods to target organizations including phishing and attacking remote access/VPNs. They encrypt and steal data...
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