Why is Patch Management Important for HIPAA Compliance?
Patch management can be a tedious task for practices. It is time-consuming and sometimes, it can cause computers not to boot back up. Because of this, a lot of practices… Read more »
Category: Computer Security
Ransomware attacks are getting more expensive for small businesses
The average cost of a ransom demanded by attackers with ransomware is at $13,000. Cybersecurity company, Coveware, handles ransomware attacks. From their figures, the amount that small businesses have to… Read more »
Learn how to tell if your computer has been hacked!
In most cases, a hacked computer and one that isn’t hacked, look exactly the same. Many people think that when a computer is hacked, they will immediately know. This just… Read more »
Consumer Routers Don’t Protect Your Practice’s PHI
Firewalls are something a lot of people just don’t understand. They know they need one, but don’t know exactly what they do. To make matters more confusing, the word firewall… Read more »
If you have a HIPAA breach, you need to ask these 5 questions
Attacks on healthcare organizations are increasing. From ransomware to phishing, a HIPAA breach can have massive implications for your patients and your practice. Having a proper incident response plan in… Read more »
Case Study – Multiple HIPAA Failures Lead To Massive $3 Million Fine
The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS OCR) has become fed up with entities not taking their HIPAA failures seriously. At the recent 28th… Read more »
Hacker Attacks Aren’t Usually Easy to See
When your practice suffers hacker attacks, you won’t usually see a lot of signs of it. Usually, breaches go on for weeks or months before anyone notices. The exception to… Read more »
Health Apps are Sharing User Data and Aren’t Covered by HIPAA Laws
Health apps have begun to boom as users want to track various aspects of their health. Many are designed to encourage healthier living or to help with various health issues…. Read more »
Used Hard Drives Sold Online Contain Sensitive Data, Potential HIPAA Nightmare
In the technology field, it’s inevitable that older devices get replaced. With Windows 7 reaching its end of life in January 2020, many practices will be doing just that. But… Read more »
Case Study – Stolen Laptop Leads to Costly HIPAA Fines
Laptops have become extremely common in medical practices. Their portability allows for physicians to take them from room to room to chart patient visits. But their portability is also what… Read more »