The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security standards amid changing technology and cybersecurity threats. The amendments are designed to strengthen defenses for electronic protected health information (ePHI), suggesting mandatory encryption, multi-factor authentication and more. However, commentators have raised concerns about practicality, costs and the need for further clarification and specificity in the proposals. The process is currently paused following an executive order by President Trump in January 2025.
Think twice before using that sketchy website to convert your PDF
The FBI has warned internet users to be cautious when using online file converting sites, as some have been found to contain hidden malware, ransomware
