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Hermes ransomware attacks small physician practice. Ransomware encrypted database files prior to routine backup. Entire EHR database lost and backup unusable. Attack illustrates the importance of multiple generations of backup and separating backup from computer network.
Meltdown and Spectre computer vulnerabilities affect HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates. Every computer, phone, and tablet is impacted. What are they and what do you need to know? Read our series to find out.
Phillip Durachinsky was charged for his role in deploying malware called “Fruitfly”. Fruitfly infected thousands of computers and harvested millions of pictures and other files which were allegedly stored by Durachinsky. Fruitfly also has the capability to turn on webcams and microphones remotely.
Meltdown and Spectre computer vulnerabilities affect HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates. Every computer, phone, and tablet is impacted. What are they and what do you need to know? Read our series to find out.
How do you ensure cloud storage HIPAA compliance? There are a number of file storage services in the cloud and if you are designated a business associate for a healthcare payer or provider you need to form the right policies and agreements.
In recent news, a school counselor and the owner of Western Carolina Counseling Services, Joseph Frank Korzelius, pleaded guilty to health care fraud having used the personal information from his students to submit false Medicaid billings. In total, Korzelius was... Read More