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…
A significant data breach occurred at Parkland Health in Dallas, impacting the personal information of over 6,500 patients. A notice submitted last week to the Texas Attorney General’s office detailed that hackers had gained unauthorized access to sensitive data, including names, birth dates, and medical records. The breach was publicly…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance How Might Election Outcome Affect HHS’s Cybersecurity Work in Healthcare? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 25, 2024 Melanie Fontes Rainer, HHS OCR director, speaking at a HIPAA summit this week (Image: Marianne Kolbasuk McGee) As the Biden administration approaches its conclusion, officials at the…
Great Expressions Dental Centers has reached a settlement in a data breach lawsuit that totaled $2.7 million, underscoring the serious implications of cybersecurity inadequacies within the healthcare sector. The lawsuit initiated following a breach that exposed sensitive personal and medical information, highlighting vulnerabilities that can jeopardize patient trust and compliance…
