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Government Contractors Beware: Cybersecurity Lapses Can Result in Significant Liability Under the False Claims Act

Jun 20, 2024 | Cyber Law, Data Breach, False Claims Act, Government Contract, Government Investigations

On June 17, the Department of Justice announced that two government contractors agreed to pay a combined $11.3 Million under the False Claims Act for failing to implement certain safeguards to meet cybersecurity requirements contained in their government contracts....

Ascension Hospitals Forced to Divert Patients After National Ransomware Attack

May 24, 2024 | Cyber Law

While technological advancements have revolutionized healthcare, they’ve also opened new avenues for exploitation by cybercriminals. Ascension is one of the latest healthcare providers to fall victim to a large-scale ransomware attack. Ascension operates 140...

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The Environmental Protection Agenegy warns that hackers are preparing to destroy state water facilities’ outdated systems.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...

Polish National Faces up to 45 Years in Prison for Facilitating Ransomware Attacks

Aug 28, 2023 | Cyber Law

The DOJ announced that Polish national, Artur Karol Grabowski, has been charged with computer fraud conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, and international money laundering for providing a webhosting service designed to facilitate ransomware attacks and other criminal...

Prominent Healthcare Provider Sued for Cybersecurity Breach

Aug 4, 2023 | Cyber Law

Nashville-based HCA Healthcare (HCA) is a leading provider of healthcare services and one of the largest companies in the United States. According to its website, it operates 180 hospitals and approximately 2,300 ambulatory sites of care across twenty states in both...

Electronic Health Record Vendor to Pay $31M to Resolve FCA Allegations Involving Unfit Technology and Kickbacks

Jul 19, 2023 | Cyber Law, False Claims Act, Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations

NextGen Healthcare Inc. is a prominent electronic health record (“EHR”) technology vendor that provides software solutions and services to healthcare providers across the United States. The company’s products are widely used to manage patient records, streamline...

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