Solara Medical Supplies Agrees to $3M Settlement Over HIPAA Violations In a significant case highlighting the vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector, Solara Medical Supplies has agreed to pay $3 million to settle allegations of violations pertaining to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), specifically concerning security and breach…
Lauren Brennan: Leading the Charge in SOC Optimization at GuidePoint Security SOC Optimization Team Lead, GuidePoint Security Lauren Brennan stands out as a seasoned expert in cybersecurity, with a primary focus on optimizing Security Operations Centers (SOCs), managing threats, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. As the SOC Optimization Team…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH As Time Runs Short, Biden Administration Releases Updated AI Strategic Framework for HHS Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 10, 2025 The Biden administration has released a new AI strategic roadmap for HHS (Image: HHS) In its final days in office, the Biden…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare USR Holdings Faces HIPAA Settlement Following Breach Affecting Nearly 3,000 Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 9, 2025 Federal regulators have sanctioned USR Holdings for a HIPAA breach involving data deletion that impacted nearly 3,000 patients. (Image: USR Holdings) USR Holdings, a behavioral…
Massive Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Information in Education Sector PowerSchool, a California-based provider of educational software, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting millions of students and their families across the United States. This breach exploits vulnerabilities within PowerSchool’s platform, which is widely used by educational institutions for managing student…
Data Breach at Eastern Idaho Public Health Raises Alarms Recent reports confirm that Eastern Idaho Public Health has identified a significant data breach, creating concerns about the integrity of sensitive health information. The breach is tied to insider actions that potentially compromised patient records, raising questions about the security measures…
Healthcare Data Breaches: Understanding the Risks and Response Strategies The healthcare sector faces a critical threat from cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of the information it manages. Recently, a significant breach exemplified the vulnerabilities in healthcare databases, exposing personal health information (PHI) at risk. This sort of data is…
Tampa General Hospital has reached a settlement of $6.8 million concerning a data breach lawsuit, highlighting significant vulnerabilities within healthcare cybersecurity practices. This legal action stems from an incident where sensitive patient data was compromised, putting a spotlight on the challenges faced by healthcare organizations in protecting personal information. The…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime , HIPAA/HITECH , Ransomware Indiana Attorney General Imposes $350,000 Fine on Westend Dental Following 2020 Ransomware Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 3, 2025 Indiana’s Attorney General claims Westend Dental attempted to downplay its 2020 ransomware breach. (Image: Getty Images) In a significant…
