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Cyber security news and case studies
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Read ArticleRansomware is cyber extortion
Ransomware is a form of cyber extortion — and a serious business risk. Also considered "electronic vandalism," ransomware can corrupt or destroy your data.
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1:39Watch VideoWhat is covered under "cyber extortion" within a cyber liability policy?
John Southrey, director of consulting services at TMLT, describes cyber extortion threats, like ransomware, and what to do if you receive this kind of threat.
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1:51Watch VideoWhat are some of the direct and indirect costs of a data breach?
John Southrey, director of consulting services at TMLT, describes the costs - both direct and indirect - of a cyber data breach.
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Deadline to Report 2018 HIPAA Breaches Approaching
If you experienced a HIPAA breach that affected fewer than 500 individuals in 2018, the deadline to report that breach to HHS is March 1.
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HHS releases voluntary cyber security practices
HHS released voluntary cyber security practices to the health care industry with the aim of providing practice guidelines to reduce cyber security risks.
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Read ArticleA group admin explains what business interruption really means
What happens when a system failure brings down the EMR?
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Read ArticleAnthem pays $16 million HIPAA penalty
Anthem will pay $16 million after cyber attacks exposed the ePHI of 79 million people
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Read ArticleHow to dispose of storage devices containing PHI and other sensitive data
Improper disposal of electronic devices and media puts the information stored on those devices at risk for a breach. And when devices contain protected health information (PHI), it puts your patient’s
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1:36Watch VideoCan physicians use their own mobile devices at work?
Cathy Bryant, manager of product development & consulting services at TMLT, discusses the pros and cons of "BYOD," or "Bring Your Own Device."
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1:40Watch VideoHow can I prevent a cyber breach?
Cathy Bryant, manager of product development & consulting services at TMLT, provides five steps to help health care entities prevent a cyber breach.
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Read ArticleWhat we can learn from MD Anderson's $4.3 million HIPAA penalty
MD Anderson Cancer Center was recently fined for HIPAA violations. Let's go behind the headlines and take a look at the case.
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Read ArticleWhy the Facebook scandal should have you analyzing your third-party vendors
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What Is Your Total Cost of (Cyber) Risk?
The financial impact of a data breach can be much greater than expected.
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Read FlipbookReporter Quarter 2 2018
Risk management trends analysis; Preparing for office based medical emergencies (CME); How to prepare for a cyber breach; Failure to treat myocardial infarction; Failure to supervise APP
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View PresentationRansomware attacks
The case studies in this presentation are real life examples of ransomware attacks on health care organizations, and are intended to help physicians respond appropriately for when this type of cyber c
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Ten Things that Compromise Patient Data
This publication describes 10 reasons physician practices are vulnerable to cyber attacks and offers advice on how to address these issues.
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Understanding Your TMLT Coverage
Overview of your TMLT coverages: Medefense, Cyber liability, EPLI, and Medical Director.
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How Much Cyber Insurance Do You Need?
As cyber attacks in health care continue, many practices may be asking this question.
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View PresentationCase Closed: HIPAA and patient privacy
This presentation is a case study based on alleged violations of HIPAA privacy rules.
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Allscripts EHRs Fall Victim to Ransomware Attacks
EHR company Allscripts is still working to recover from a ransomware attack on Thursday, January 18, affecting two of its national data centers.
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