by Jordan Mayer | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog Posts
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to strengthen your organization’s defenses. Recently, the HHS Office for Civil Rights imposed a $240,000 penalty on a healthcare provider following a ransomware attack that compromised the protected...
by Nathan Gellatly | May 27, 2024 | Blog Posts
The latest cyber threat to hit the healthcare sector has severely impacted Ascension, one of the largest healthcare associations. It began with unauthorized access to their systems, leading to widespread disruptions. As healthcare providers work to restore...
by Jordan Mayer | Feb 19, 2024 | Blog Posts
Good afternoon, Medcurity community! This week’s HIPAA compliance blog post is a bit more technical. We encourage you to forward it on to your IT team. As we’ve followed the rise in ransomware and other cyberattacks, we’ve seen an increased emphasis...
by Jordan Mayer | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog Posts
Many ransomware groups would historically avoid attacking the healthcare industry, as this lead to more unwanted attention from law enforcement. Now, it looks like those days are behind us, and hackers realize the payoff from infiltrating healthcare systems is just...
by Jordan Mayer | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog Posts
Last month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) introduced a new strategy to enhance healthcare cybersecurity, aligning with President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy. We understand the critical role healthcare providers play in...