As states increase their efforts to establish stronger data privacy laws, Washington and Nevada have taken significant steps in 2024 with new legislation aimed at protecting consumer health data. This trend is anticipated to persist into 2025, largely driven by reactions to the previous administration’s commitment to trimming federal regulations,…
Inmediata Health Group Faces $2.7 Million in Fines Following 2019 HIPAA Breach Inmediata Health Group, a healthcare clearinghouse based in Puerto Rico, is reeling from the financial repercussions of a substantial data breach that compromised the personal health information (PHI) of approximately 1.6 million patients. Following violations of the Health…
Anna Jacques Hospital Warns 316,000 Patients Following December 2023 Ransomware Attack In a significant cybersecurity breach, Anna Jacques Hospital has informed approximately 316,000 patients about a ransomware attack that occurred in December 2023. This incident underscores the escalating risks that healthcare organizations face in the digital landscape, where sensitive patient…
Email Security & Protection, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Incidents at Pain Management Firm and Pediatric Hospital Impact 50,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 6, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) imposed fines on both the…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, Government Also: Potential Changes in Government Policy; AI-Driven Zero-Day Discoveries Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • November 8, 2024 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, and Mathew Schwartz In the latest weekly update, the ISMG editorial team explored…
Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare: The Need for Vigilance Against Network Disruptions Ransomware attacks targeting medical devices may not be frequent, but the vulnerability of IT systems that support these devices poses significant concerns for the healthcare sector. Jessica Wilkerson, a representative from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has emphasized…
Plastic Surgery Clinic Faces $500K HIPAA Fine Following Ransomware Attack A South Dakota-based plastic surgery clinic has recently found itself at the center of a discussion around cybersecurity and regulatory compliance after paying a ransom of $53,000 to regain access to critical data locked by a ransomware attack. Dr. James…
The Importance of Effective Offboarding Practices in Mitigating Insider Risks A recent analysis by Wing Security has revealed a concerning trend in corporate data security: approximately 63% of businesses might have former employees still authorized to access sensitive organizational data. This statistic underscores the pressing need for businesses to automate…
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Confirms Significant Data Breach Affecting 161,000 Patients In a recent announcement, the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group has confirmed a major data breach that has impacted approximately 161,000 individuals. This incident underscores the growing vulnerability of healthcare organizations to cyber threats, particularly in a time…
