Is MailChimp HIPAA Compliant?
MailChimp is a software provider that enables users to send out automated email marketing campaigns. However, as a healthcare organization you must consider the HIPAA compliance of software before [...]
Breach Alert! Improper Disposal of Patient Records Risks Patient Privacy
Another healthcare provider has reportedly left patient records available for anyone to find, which is exactly what happened. Gary Fiorino was exploring an abandoned historical landmark in St. Louis [...]
FBI Warns Healthcare Organizations About Ransomware Threat
The FBI, along with the HHS and another government agency, have issued a warning to healthcare organizations stating that they have, "credible information of an increased and imminent cybercrime [...]
3 Breaches, 6 Months & A $1 Million Fine: Aetna Reaches OCR Settlement for HIPAA Violations
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reached a $1,000,000 settlement with health insurer Aetna. Aetna agreed to pay this [...]
Cybersecurity Challenges of Working Remotely
As working remotely has become the new normal, businesses need to adjust their cybersecurity practices to account for the unique issues remote work poses to security. A recently released [...]
Microsoft Teams Phishing Attack Targets 50,000 Users
With an increase in remote working, hackers have become more sophisticated in targeting the platforms businesses are using for collaboration between workforce members. One such hacking attack has been [...]
Geisinger Latest Victim of Blackbaud Breach
The Blackbaud breach has been the subject of headlines for weeks, and Geisinger was one of their clients. Geisinger recently announced that the Blackbaud breach affected 86,412 [...]
Georgia DHS Breach: No Target Off Limits for Cybercriminals
Hackers will go after any target, even a government agency responsible for helping children and families in need. A phishing attack targeting the Georgia Department of Human [...]
Is LiveChat HIPAA Compliant?
LiveChat is a customer service software platform that provides online chat, web analytics, and help desk services.These can be useful tools for any business, but as a [...]
Why You Need HIPAA Security Training
In an increasingly technology-dependent world, security awareness has never been more important. In fact, the National Cyber Security Alliance recently conducted a study in which it was [...]
