4.5 million patients Information Stolen. U.S. hospital breach biggest yet!
A security expert tells Reuters that hackers exploited the OpenSSL flaw to steal the personal data of about 4.5 million patients held by the hospital group. If true, this episode marks the first known large-scale attack using the programming error, which was first discovered last April. It's also a reminder that businesses must invest in a security approach that emphasizes monitoring and network surveillance as well as a strong wall.
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Is your business associate protecting your patient information and ensuring that appropriate security measures are in place to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
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