What Are The Three Rules of HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) lays out three rules for protecting patient health information, namely: The Privacy Rule The Security Rule The Breach Notification Rule A national standard is established when these three rules are followed, and health information that could be used to identify a person is addressed by these standards […]
The Silent Threat Looming Over Small Medical Practices: A Closer Look at the Importance of HIPAA Compliance
In recent news, McLaren Health, a large health system with 15 hospitals in Michigan, faced a crippling ransomware attack in August 2023. Affiliates of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group were responsible, boasting that they managed to siphon off the sensitive data of nearly 2.5 million patients. But while such incidents often make the headlines because they […]
MGM Breach A Wake-up Call for Business Leaders
MGM, one of the leading resort giants, is reeling from the aftermath of a damaging cyberattack that occurred in September. The assailants successfully accessed a vast amount of personally identifiable information (PII) from MGM’s clientele, an incident that the company anticipates will lead to a staggering $100 million loss. In a recent filing with the […]
The Growing Influence of AI in Sophisticated Social Engineering Attacks
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as the pivotal factor driving revolutionary changes, notably in the realm of cybersecurity. By leveraging AI’s unmatched ability to process vast amounts of data and adapt dynamically, cyber adversaries are now unveiling a new age of social engineering attacks. Where once these tactics […]
Why You Need an Incident Response Retainer!
Oh, hello there, curious minds! Rory here, dropping by to spill some tea on the utterly riveting topic of Cyber Incident Response Retainers. Sit tight; it’s about to get wild! So, ever been to a bonkers party and thought, “Wish they hired some bouncers”? Well, enter the world of Cyberattacks, where the parties are uninvited, […]
