A ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a technology company owned by UnitedHealth that touches one of every three U.S. patient records, has resulted in hospitals and pharmacies across New York facing a cash crunch.
The...more
A major healthcare system recently experienced a ransomware attack that affected patient care, showing once again the importance of hospitals and other healthcare facilities implementing comprehensive cybersecurity plans. ...more
The recent ransomware attack targeting Los Angeles Unified School District is another frightening reminder school districts are especially vulnerable to hackers and must continuously assess all of the individual systems...more
Fears of cybersecurity attacks are mounting in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. From the war itself, a number of malware variants have been created and are circulating on the internet....more
3/3/2022
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A cynical online commenter once wrote this about the data collection practices of the online news site Digg: “If you are not paying for it, you’re not the customer; you’re the product being sold.”
This is true of almost...more
7/9/2021
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Cookies ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
New York ,
Personal Information ,
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Web Tracking
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced the $1.5 million settlement of its investigation of Residential Mortgage Services (RMS) surrounding the unauthorized access to an email account which...more
3/18/2021
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Cybersecurity ,
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National Security Agency (NSA) ,
NYDFS ,
Phishing Scams ,
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Security Risk Assessments ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Settlement
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued a letter to the cyber insurance community on February 4, 2021 that should signal a warning to many other businesses seeking to obtain or keep their...more
COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on nearly all aspects of organizations nationwide – from employee safety to reimagined workplaces to financial hardships. But cyber protection and response during the pandemic cannot take a...more
6/24/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Hackers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
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Privacy Laws ,
Ransomware
Wire fraud is on the rise. Health care providers engaging in transactions, whether operational or financial, need to remain aware of crimes involving compromised emails and fraudulent wire transfers....more
6/24/2019
/ Banks ,
Best Practices ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cybersecurity ,
FBI ,
Financial Crimes ,
Health Care Providers ,
Notice Requirements ,
Popular ,
Risk Management ,
Supporting Documentation ,
Wire Fraud