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.
Over 46,000 Fake npm Packages Flood Registry in Worm-Like Spam Attack
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a large-scale spam campaign that has flooded the npm registry with thousands of fake packages since early 2024 as
