University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) will pay $3 million to settle with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for failing to encrypt its data, resulting in HIPAA violations. URMC lost an unencrypted flash drive in 2013 and had an unencrypted laptop stolen in 2017. The settlement requires URMC to implement a corrective action plan and undergo two years of HIPAA compliance monitoring. This case highlights the importance of basic security practices, such as encryption, in protecting patient health information.
Microsoft Teams To Block Screen Capture During Meetings
Microsoft will launch a “Prevent Screen Capture” feature for Teams in July 2025 to block unauthorized screenshots during meetings, addressing a key vulnerability. The feature
