The Anthem breach is suspected to have originated through the use of a phishing scheme.
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The emails may also ask a recipient to download something that looks legitimate but ends up being malicious malware. Phishing is usually done by sending out an email that looks legitimate and sends the recipient to a fake website and has them enter credentials to “verify” information, which is then stolen. Phishing is the most widely used technique because it’s simple, affordable, and attacks the weakest link in any security system – people. The most common way email gets hacked are through phishing schemes. As we’ve already seen in 2015, hacks can result in large HIPAA fines and a loss in public trust for any health provider.
One of the biggest ways hackers have obtained protected health information (PHI) this year is by hacking the email of health providers. However, this is also creating some area for concern.Īs healthcare gets more digital, hackers are targeting health providers, seeing them as soft targets without much experience or investment in cybersecurity as other organizations. From moving data to the cloud to even just using data, it’s a big shift for the industry. The health industry is taking some great strides forward to catch up with the rest of the business world in the use of technology. Top 3 ways email gets hacked by Rick Kuwahara COO of Paubox
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