The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services settled with Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Yonkers for unlawfully releasing COVID-19 patients’ health information to the media. The hospital must pay $80,000, implement a corrective action plan, and train staff on HIPAA compliance. OCR has been cracking down on PHI breaches, with large fines imposed on violators. Healthcare providers must prioritize patient privacy and follow the law.
Python Malware in Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1 Found Stealing User Data
Malicious Python packages Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1 have been discovered on PyPI. The packages can steal user data via keylogging, screenshot capturing, and data exfiltration. They