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Cyber Liability: Common Causes of Healthcare Data Breaches
Research from Verizon Enterprise Solutions shows that almost 75% of healthcare data breaches can be linked to three common security problems: improper or criminal accessing of credentials to information systems; losses of or thefts of laptops; and unintentional errors, such as sending sensitive information to the wrong person. Managing these issues can significantly impact a healthcare organization’s overall security performance.
How big is the problem? According to the Ponemon Institute’s …
Healthcare Facilities, Organizations Prime Targets of Cyber Crimes
In March, hospital chain MedStar became the latest victim of a cyber attack in the health care sector, as hackers infiltrated its systems with a virus that crippled its IT infrastructure. MedStar operates 10 hospitals in the D.C./Baltimore region, and serviced more than 4.5 million patient visits in 2015, according to Fortune magazine. After the cyber attack, the hospital’s entire IT system was forced to shut down and revert to …
The New Reality of Cyber Liability Risks for Small Firms
Cyber Liability Coverage An Integral Component of the Insurance Mix
While big data breaches make headlines, for every high-profile case there are dozens of threats to confidential data and information that affect everyday businesses. In a recent article in the Los Angeles Times, which highlighted examples from a list of breaches maintained by the California attorney general, it’s evident that not only are all types and size businesses exposed …
