by Maureen Kelly | Sep 6, 2024 | Stolen Laptop
In a recent incident, Boston Children’s Hospital faced a significant data breach after a laptop was stolen from a staff member attending a conference in Buenos Aires. The laptop, although password-protected, was not encrypted, leaving sensitive patient...
by Maureen Kelly | Aug 21, 2024 | Data Erasure
In the realm of digital forensics, one unsettling truth has emerged: the methods we’ve relied on for decades to erase data from drives are no longer secure. For years, it was widely accepted that overwriting a hard drive three to seven times would effectively render...
by Maureen Kelly | Aug 6, 2024 | Data Encryption
A dermatology practice recently faced a $150,000 fine due to a data breach caused by a stolen, unencrypted USB drive. This incident highlights the critical importance of robust data security measures. The practice settled with the Department of Health and Human...
by Maureen Kelly | Jul 24, 2024 | Device Security
Recently, a laptop stolen from the billing office of a healthcare company resulted in the exposure of personal and medical information of over 34,000 individuals. The theft highlights critical vulnerabilities in data security practices. The compromised laptop...
by Maureen Kelly | Jul 10, 2024 | Laptop Security
Protecting sensitive information is critical, especially for organizations that handle a vast amount of personal data. Recently, a virtual care management service provider, faced a significant security breach when a laptop containing protected health information was...
