HIPAA Horror Stories

Name: The HIPAA E-Tool
Address: 8820 Ladue Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO, 63124, US
Telephone: (800) 570-5879

True and Terrifying Tales of Breaches, Disclosures and Penalties

$150 Million in Losses

February 23, 2023

CommonSpirit Health reports that a ransomware incident last year has cost $150 million so far, although that number may grow.

Hackers Target Behavioral Health

February 9, 2023

Behavioral health service providers are vulnerable to cyberattacks and need stronger cybersecurity protection to guard the sensitive information they hold.

BlackCat Attacks NextGen EHR

January 26, 2023

Fight back against a growing threat to healthcare data by learning more about BlackCat ransomware.

Insider Threats

January 12, 2023

Reducing threats to patient privacy requires paying attention to insiders. Whether intentional or due to negligence, these threats are damaging and costly.

Citrix Action Alert

December 29, 2022

Prioritize Citrix software patch alerts to defend against cyber attacks. Listen to your vendors and follow their instructions to lessen your risks.

Social Media HIPAA Risks

December 15, 2022

Take care not to violate HIPAA by responding to patient reviews. Find out how to grow your business using social media marketing while following HIPAA.

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St. Louis, MO 63124