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 [...]
9 Million Patients Affected by September Healthcare Breaches
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) publicly posts reported breaches affecting 500 or more patients. In September, there were 77 healthcare breaches [...]
September OCR Fines Reach $10.7 Million
The OCR seems to be on a fines spree, with a record number of fines issued in September. There were eight September OCR fines issued, amounting to $10,736,500. More [...]
OCR Issues $6.8 Million Fine for HIPAA Noncompliance
Premera Blue Cross (PBC) is a not-for-profit covered entity and business associate. PBC is also an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Shield Association, and serves as the largest [...]
Insider Breach Affects 700 Patients
On June 3, 2020, Geisinger was notified by an employee that a Geisinger Clinic employee was accessing patient records without the need to do so. The employee [...]
$1.5 Million OCR Fine Issued for Widespread Noncompliance with HIPAA
Athens Orthopedic Clinic PA has agreed to settle with the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for its widespread noncompliance with [...]
46K Exposed in Veterans Affairs Breach
An online application handling medical payments for the Department of Veterans Affairs was breached, potentially exposing the personal information of 46,000 members. More details on the Veterans [...]
2.2 Million Patients Affected by August Healthcare Breaches
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) publicly posts breaches affecting 500 or more patients on their online breach portal known colloquially as [...]
Employees Involved in Unauthorized Access to Patient Medical Records of George Floyd
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), the facility that treated George Floyd, fired 13 employees for unauthorized access to patient medical records. More details are discussed [...]
215K Patients Affected in Latest Phishing Attacks in Healthcare
Utah Pathology Services and Dynasplint Systems are the latest victims of phishing attacks in healthcare. More details about the incidents are discussed below. Phishing Attacks in Healthcare: Utah [...]
