Pentagon Breach
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Russia to the Rescue!

Russia to the Rescue! I don't know about you, but it seems we've had a Russia obsession for more than a few years now. If Putin's goal was to live in the heads of our politicians, tormenting their dreams, it sure seems he has succeeded. Not…
HIPAA certified
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HIPAA compliance is a false sense of security

New HIPAA guidance Yesterday, December 20th, 2021, the Office for Civil Rights issued new guidance under the Privacy Rule on disclosures of PHI for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO). Inevitably, this is going to get twisted and contorted…
HIPAA violations
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New HIPAA guidance

New HIPAA guidance Yesterday, December 20th, 2021, the Office for Civil Rights issued new guidance under the Privacy Rule on disclosures of PHI for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO). Inevitably, this is going to get twisted and contorted…
Log4Shell
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Log4Shell the simplest of hacks

The simplest of hacks... Imagine being able to hack a server simply by pasting a block of text into a chat window. Well, that's exactly what happened to the game MineCraft's servers over the weekend. The newly discovered vulnerability is called…
HIPAA violations tiers
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HIPAA Violations – Twenty-Five Fines and Counting

Twenty-Five Fines and Counting Since 2019, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the HIPAA enforcement arm of the Department of Health and Human Services, has been enforcing violations of the rights of patients to have timely access to their medical…
Fake email phishing scam
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The Holiday Con

It's that time of year, are you ready? Given the cyber-crime epidemic we are experiencing, it stands to reason this holiday season, historically a peak period for cyber crime, will see a considerable spike in scams. Here's a list of the top…
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One simple habit could save your ass(ets)

One of the weaknesses in the human cybersecurity chain is well, we're human. We make mistakes at various moments, whether we're being rushed, or curious, We also get lazy, lackadaisical, or otherwise complacent, and when we do, we become…
Healthcare cybersecurity
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How Healthcare Cybersecurity Affects HIPAA Compliance

If you work in medicine, you know that HIPAA is one of the most important pieces of legislation to follow. Failing to maintain HIPAA security compliance can result in devastating consequences. It can cost practices thousands of dollars…
Facebook down
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Facebook Down

Facebook goes down,  why should you care? If you haven't heard, Monday, October 4th, saw Facebook, Instagram, and What's App disappear from the internet - literally erased. Understanding what happened may save your business one day…
HIPAA Compliance Training Online
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The Importance of HIPAA Compliance Training for Psychologists

Every day, psychologists become more and more important in the world. There was already a brewing mental health crisis before the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, people everywhere are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders,…
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Key Advantages of Online HIPAA Training

As you probably already know, HIPAA is a federal law that created national standards to protect sensitive information from being disclosed without a patient's permission. Therefore, HIPAA compliance is not an option if you're a medical…
HIPAA violations
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How to Handle HIPAA Violations

A patient's medical history is immensely valuable. As a healthcare provider, it's an essential duty on your part to protect against any violations of patient privacy. Unfortunately, this isn't always possible.  Even the best of offices…
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Clever Tricks a Healthcare Provider Can Use to Simplify Their HIPAA Reporting

Last year healthcare providers across the country paid right around $12 million for HIPAA violations.  These types of privacy violations are one of the biggest threats to the financial success of any healthcare provider Luckily, most…
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Empower Your Employees With a Comprehensive, Live Training Program

The most common cause of a HIPAA violation is a lack of risk assessment and remediation. One of the biggest risks that is often forgotten is employee error and mishaps.  Luckily, there is an easy way to cut these risks almost entirely;…
HIPAA-Compliant Smart AI
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How HIPAA-Compliant Smart AI Is Revolutionizing Healthcare

HIPAA-compliance means keeping patient information secure and respecting their privacy. HIPAA is much more than a standard practice, it is an ethical matter.  Every aspect of healthcare must be in compliance with HIPAA, even the technology.  This…
Cybersecurity threats

Cybersecurity Threats Are on the Rise in the Midst of Coronavirus

Did you know that over 2 million people had their medical identity stolen in 2014 alone?  Medical identity theft is now a big business for cyber hackers. If even one of your patients has their medical identity stolen it can cost them…