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Accounting firm Legacy Professionals notifies 191K people of data breach that compromised SSNs, health info
Accounting firm Legacy Professionals this week confirmed it notified 190,818 people about an April 2024 data breach that compromised names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical treatments, and health insurance info. Ransomware gang LockBit claimed responsibility for the attack in August 2024, when it gave Legacy Professionals two weeks to pay an undisclosed sum in ransom. Legacy Professionals has…
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Using Cannabis to Treat Health Problems
Tell your doctor. According to the Michigan poll, 44 percent of monthly cannabis users said they had not discussed it with their healthcare providers. Your doc can tell you if medications you may be taking, such as blood thinners, statins, antihistamines, antidepressants, and medications with sedative effects, interact with cannabis. Your doctor may also be able to give you guidance…
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Oura Ring just got a huge new upgrade for women’s health — what you need to know
The Oura Ring is about to be an even more powerful wellness tracker for women’s health. Already the best smart ring you can buy today, Oura is tweaking the algorithm behind the daily Readiness Score to take into account natural biometric fluctuations that happen during a user’s menstrual cycle. So, whether you have the latest Oura Ring 4 or an…
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Ransomware gang alleges theft of patient data from Michigan health system
Overnight, ransomware gang BianLian added Aspire Rural Health System to its data leak site, alleging to have stolen a variety of data. This includes patient records, financial information, and email correspondence. Aspire Rural Health System hasn’t confirmed a cyber attack but did note technical disruptions in early January which led to phones and systems being shut down for over 24…
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How to check your iPhone’s battery health, peak performance & optimized charging
Did you know that your iPhone automatically manages its performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns? This system is known as Peak Performance Capability, and it first made headlines back in late 2017, when it sparked controversy among users and tech experts. Apple responded to the backlash by adding detailed battery health information and controls in iOS 11.3. Today, you can view…
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US health system notifies 882,000 patients of August 2023 breach
Hospital Sisters Health System notified over 882,000 patients that an August 2023 cyberattack led to a data breach that exposed their personal and health information. Established in 1875, HSHS works with over 2,200 physicians and has around 12,000 employees. It also operates a network of physician practices and 15 local hospitals across Illinois and Wisconsin, including two children’s hospitals. The…
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Ransomware gang says it breached patient health and payment data at Michigan clinic
Ransomware gang BianLian today claimed responsibility for a November 2024 data breach at St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, which operates a pair of clinics north of Detroit, Michigan. St. Clair notified an undisclosed number of patients that the following data was compromised in the breach: Health insurance data including health plans and policies, insurance companies, member and group ID…
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Data breach at CODAC Behavioral Health compromises SSNs and medical information
Last week, Rhode Island’s largest non-profit opioid treatment provider, CODAC Behavioral Health, began issuing data breach notifications following a cyber attack in July 2024. This attack was claimed by ransomware gang Qilin in August with 9GB of data allegedly stolen. In its notification, CODAC said: “On July 24, 2024, CODAC detected suspicious activity in its network environment.” After securing its…
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How to Enhance Health Care Cybersecurity
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a proposed rule on Jan. 6 to improve cybersecurity and better protect the U.S. health care system from a growing number of cyberattacks. The latest proposed amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act represent the department’s first major updates since 2013, addressing some of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.…
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Anti-snoring AI Motion Pillow tracks sleep health and improves sleep quality — here’s how
Studies show that snoring is a common sleep issue faced by around 37 million Americans regularly. While there may be a host of natural cures and remedies, this avant-garde sleep tech product called the AI Motion Pillow might just be the ultimate solution for it. This responsive pillow is an Innovation Award Honoree under the Home Appliances category in CES…
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