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1. FBI releases document outlining recent ransomware trends
In a recent notification, the FBI's cyber division outlined emerging ransomware strategies and prevention guidance.
In the know: One new trend is described as "multiple ransomware attacks on the same victim in close date proximity." Threat actors would deploy two different ransomware variants against the same company increasing the risk of harm.
To prepare for cyberattacks, the FBI recommends...
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2. Day 1 at SmileCon 2023: Takeaways from the Paubox team
Day 1 at SmileCon 2023 was filled with great conversations, enlightening moments, and laughs with the dental professionals who stopped by booth #2258.
Why it matters: SmileCon is the ADA's reimagined annual meeting, a pivotal gathering for the dental community. It offers a platform for continuing education, networking opportunities, and an exhibitor showcase.
The two biggest insights from Day 1
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3. The AHA calls for sector-specific approach to AI regulation
The American Hospital Association is raising concerns about how the OCR interprets a health data privacy rule, in this case, IP addresses and their consideration as personally identifiable information.
What's new: The AHA voiced support for the existing HIPAA framework while urging the withdrawal of a recent OCR rule on online tracking technologies.
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4. Indiana AG sues CarePointe over ransomware attack
The Indiana Attorney General filed a lawsuit against CarePointe, alleging violations of data protection and consumer laws due to inadequate security practices leading to a data breach.
What happened: The provider allegedly failed to address known security issues, leading to a data breach affecting approximately 45,000 patients.
Were they aware of security issues?
5. Illinois Supreme Court deliberates on nurses’ biometric privacy
HIPAA compliant email is the best way for small healthcare practices to communicate. It ensures patient data privacy and security without additional steps like passwords, portals, and app downloads.
Why it matters: Email is familiar to everyone, making it easy for healthcare providers and patients to use.
How to integrate HIPAA compliant email into a practice
Community links
- Case study: Common data sharing practices among telehealth services. Link
- What is the purpose of a business associate agreement? Link
- A guide to HIPAA and access controls. Link
- Is biometric data PHI? Link
- What are Business Email Compromise attacks? Link
- How to ensure business associates are HIPAA compliant. Link
- Does HIPAA allow email marketing in healthcare? Link
- Can patients request unsecured communication of PHI? Link
Good reads from around the web
- API security trends 2023 – have organizations improved their security posture? Link
- Ransomware evolution requires teamwork from all healthcare stakeholders. Link
- Researcher reveals new techniques to bypass Cloudflare's firewall and DDoS protection. Link
- How AI and brain science are helping perfumiers create fragrances. Link
- Apple fixes overheating problems and 0-day security flaw with iOS 17.0.3 update. Link
