An employee gets a phone call, pop-up, or email warning about a problem with the office computer. In an effort to be helpful — or perhaps concerned they clicked on something that caused the glitch — the employee follows instructions to send money, turn over personal information, or provide access to your system. As a […]
Read MoreBig data and the future of healthcare
Big data’s potential is clear, but it also poses a new set of challenges, especially for a sector as complex as healthcare. Data-driven insights could ultimately improve the quality of life for many patients. But the industry still has significant barriers to overcome before it can make the most of the overwhelming data sets available. […]
Read MoreMedical Identity Theft – When Your Health Is Their Wealth
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Cybersecurity, Data Security, Health Care Data, healthcare, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, HITECH, Information Technology, IT, Uncategorized
Cybercriminals are giving a new meaning to the term ‘Health is Wealth’. Medical identity theft has victimized over 2.2 million people and that number is growing. Although medical identity theft is not something new, the increasing number of data breaches has increased the number of victims. What is Medical Identity Theft? Medical identity theft occurs […]
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