Sometimes you think your PHI have escaped a ransomware attack…. but they may not have as this notification from Northwest Rheumatology reminds us. On April 10, 2017, Northwest Rheumatology (“NW Rheumatology”) experienced a ransomware incident which left a limited portion of its computer system encrypted and inaccessible. NW Rheumatology immediately contacted its computer security vendor…
Month: August 2017
Uncovering data theft quickly
Seen on PhysOrg: Computer experts have always struggled to find solutions for protecting businesses and authorities from network breaches. This is because there are too many vague indicators of potential attacks. With PA-SIEM, IT managers have a solution that effectively protects their systems while exposing data thieves and criminal hackers more quickly than conventional software….
NHS staff personal data leaked in latest data breach
Nick Ismail reports: The details of hundreds of junior doctors has been mistakenly published online by an NHS trust, according to the Health Service Journal. In wake of this news – an instance of another data protection failure – Phil Codd, managing director Ireland & UKI Regional Director at SQS Group, is calling for the NHS…