Heritage Valley Health Systems has agreed to pay a $950,000 fine to settle potential HIPAA violations. This decision came after an investigation into a 2017 ransomware attack against the healthcare system revealed numerous infractions of the HIPAA Security Rule. Along with the fine, Heritage Valley must also execute a corrective action plan. HHS OCR has noted a triple increase in reported ransomware-linked violations since 2018.
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Security leaders discuss three sophisticated nation-state campaigns
A report highlights three advanced nation-state cyber campaigns, with security experts providing their perspectives on the threats posed by these sophisticated attacks.