data security

Hospital Chain Agrees to Pay $7.6 Million to Resolve Breach Lawsuit

Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Hospital Sisters Health System’s 2023 Cyberattack Impacted Nearly 900,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 2, 2025 Hospital Sisters Health System has agreed to a $7.6 million settlement and further bolster its data security measures following a significant hacking incident in 2023. (Image: HSHS)…

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Nursing Home Penalized $182K for Sharing Patient Photos Online

Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime ‘Success Stories’ Campaign Improperly Released PHI of 150 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 1, 2025 Cadia Healthcare, operating five nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities, has been fined $182,000 for disclosing patient photos and PHI in social media “success stories.” (Image:…

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One-Hour Email Phishing Attack Compromises PHI of 150,000 Individuals

Anti-Phishing, DMARC, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Medication Technology Company Reports Containment of Recent Hacking Incident to One Employee Email Account Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 30, 2025 Phishing incidents, such as one reported by medication therapy management firm Outcomes One, can lead to significant health data breaches impacting…

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How the EU Data Act Restores User Control

Data Governance, Data Security, Finance & Banking Newly Implemented Rule to Boost Cloud Competition and AI Development Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • September 25, 2025 Shaun Hurst, principal regulatory advisor, Smarsh The European Union’s Data Act has entered its second phase of implementation, fundamentally reshaping the data landscape by empowering users…

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Vendors Veradigm and ApolloMD Share Insights on Health Data Breaches

3rd Party Risk Management, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Recent Breaches Uncover Cyber Risks to Patient Records Associated with Third-Party Vendors Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 24, 2025 Healthcare providers frequently face IT interruptions and the cleanup of data breaches involving third-party vendors. (Image: Getty Images) The healthcare sector…

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Customer Names and Emails Compromised

In a troubling development for the automotive sector, Stellantis NV, the global company behind well-known brands such as Jeep, Chrysler, and Fiat, has reported a data breach that has exposed customer information via a third-party service provider. The breach impacted the company’s North American customer service operations, revealing personal data…

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Two Eye Care Practice Strategies Impact 260,000 Patients and Staff

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Recent Cyberattacks Target Ophthalmology Practices in South Dakota and Florida Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 16, 2025 Major hacking breaches have affected the Retina Group of Florida and Black Hills Regional Eye Institute this year. (Image: Retina Group of Florida,…

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Steering Through AI, Cybersecurity, and Transformation

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Concerns Regarding Enterprise AI are Creating New Opportunities for Professionals Brandy Harris • August 27, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) The contemporary landscape of careers mirrors the dynamic nature of a river delta, where the convergence of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity is transforming…

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