Data Protection

Microsoft Patches SMBv3 Bug

Microsoft issued an out-of-band security update for a critical SMB bug (CVE-2020-0796) on Thursday.

HHS Finalizes New Health Data Rules To Improve Data Governance

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services finalized two new rules designed to give patients better control over their data.

What is Data Breach Insurance?

Learn about data breach insurance, why it's important, how it works, and what to look for in a policy in the latest Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.

What is Cyber Insurance?

What is cyber insurance? Get a definition, learn why it's important, how it works, best practices, and more in this week's Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.

U.S. Warns of Ransomware Attacks Targeting Pipeline Ops

Following an attack on a gas compression facility, CISA is urging organizations to take steps to safeguard their systems.

New Bill Would Create Federal Data Protection Agency

New legislation, introduced today, would give the agency authority to enforce data practices, launch investigations, and issue subpoenas.

Irish Data Protection Puts Google on Notice for Data Privacy - Again

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has announced that it's looking into Google yet again - this time for the way it processes user location data and transparency.

HHS Issues Coronavirus HIPAA Guidance

In the healthcare sector, concerns about the spreading coronavirus outbreak have reignited discussion around HIPAA, protected health information, and when it's legal for healthcare providers to disclose patient records.

Insider Leaked 1.2K Patient Records for 20 Months

The employee accessed information, including names, addresses, and social security numbers, from Feb. 2017 to Oct. 2019.

CISA Warns of Uptick in Emotet Malware

CISA is spreading new guidance to ensure admins can properly defend against Emotet malware attacks, which the agency claims are on the rise.

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