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Kaiser Permanente Discloses Data Breach Impacting 13.4 Million People

SecureWorld News

million affected individuals to inform them of the data breach and provide guidance on steps they can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft. This information could potentially be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or to illegally obtain medical services and prescription drugs.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Management Problems Have Created a Privacy Nightmare For Americans – Even Without Vaccine Passports

Joseph Steinberg

Hospitals, medical clinics, labs, pharmacies, insurance companies, and others involved in the vaccination process often require people who want to be vaccinated to share large amounts of both medical and demographic data in order to register for vaccine appointments.

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Ransomware Backlash: Patients Are Suing Scripps Health

SecureWorld News

The personally identifiable information (PII) compromised Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, health insurance information, and medical records, among others. out-of-pocket expenses associated with the prevention, detection, and recovery from identity theft, tax fraud, and/or unauthorized use of their PII/PHI".

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Ransomware Backlash: Patients Are Suing Scripps Health

SecureWorld News

The personally identifiable information (PII) compromised Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, health insurance information, and medical records, among others. out-of-pocket expenses associated with the prevention, detection, and recovery from identity theft, tax fraud, and/or unauthorized use of their PII/PHI".

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How to establish network security for your hybrid workplace

CyberSecurity Insiders

Before signing a company-wide phone contract, for example, look for business phone services that come with features such as enhanced cyber protection and cyberattack insurance. Since software updates contain the latest cybersecurity measures, they are essential to cyber risk management in the hybrid workplace.

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Ransomware Is the No. 1 Cyber Threat This Year. Here’s What You Can Do

Adam Levin

With the constant threat of cyberattacks, foreign threat actors, ransomware-as-a-service operators, disgruntled former employees, and just plain misconfigured servers, insuring your company against cyber-risk is and should be viewed as a basic requirement of doing business. Don’t be the next Heritage Company.