Eagle specializes in services related to Health Information Technology, including services to help physician practices select and implement electronic health record and other technologies, performing a wide variety of HIPAA security related services including creation of HIPAA Security Policies, conducting HIPAA audits, performing the HIPAA Security Risk Analysis, conducting technical vulnerability analyses and a variety of other services.
In Part IV of our series on the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, we finish the process of updating your computers’ firmware and key applications to protect you, your systems, and your patients and clients.
Partners issued a press release stating that it would begin notifying patients whose information was at risk after a malware attack in May 2017. An outside forensics team determined that sensitive data for approximately 2,600 patients was vulnerable.
SamSam ransomware is making a name for itself by attacking healthcare-related organizations. Prior to its famous attack on Allscripts, SamSam infected three hospitals. Ransomware remains a significant risk for organizations in 2018.
Allscripts’ EHR taken down by ransomware for extended period of time. All clients were affected. Case study emphasizes the importance of backups and emergency plans.
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.