Proposed Update to HIPAA Security Rule

Jan 14, 2025 | Cyber Law

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S.  Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule on December 27, 2024.  This would...

23andMe Settles Data Breach Class Action for $30 Million.

Sep 25, 2024 | Cyber Law

In October 2023, hackers were able to gain access to 23andMe customer accounts through a credential stuffing attack where the username and password used on 23andMe.com were the same as those that were used on other websites that were previously compromised or...

Hacker Pose a Threat to Our Water and Wastewater Systems

Apr 23, 2024 | Cyber Law

The Environmental Protection Agenegy warns that hackers are preparing to destroy state water facilities’ outdated systems. According to water security experts, hackers could damage our facilities’ digital infrastructure by adjusting chemical levels in the water...