Ransomware Resources for HIPAA Regulated Entities
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is sharing the following information to ensure that HIPAA regulated entities are aware of the resources available to assist in preventing, detecting, and mitigating breaches of unsecured protected health information caused by hacking and ransomware.
HHS Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center Threat Briefs
Sector and Threat Briefs
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- January 28, 2021 - ATTACK for Emotet
- March 12, 2021 - New Ryuk Variant Analyst Note
- April 8, 2021 - Ryuk Variants
- May 25, 2021 - Conti Ransomware Analyst Note
- June 3, 2021 - Ransomware Trends 2021
- July 8, 2021 - Conti Ransomware
- July 8, 2021 - Phobos Ransomware Analyst Note
- August 5, 2021 - Qbot/QakBot Ransomware
- August 6, 2021 - Lazio Ransomware Attack Analyst Note
- August 19, 2021 - REvil Update
- August 24, 2021 - OnePercent Group Ransomware Alert
- August 25, 2021 - IOCs Associated with Hive Ransomware Alert
- September 2, 2021 - Demystifying BlackMatter
HHS Resources on Section 405(d) of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015
- Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients
- Cybersecurity Reports and Tools
OCR Guidance
HHS Security Risk Assessment Tool
CISA Protecting Sensitive and Personal Information from Ransomware-Caused Data Breaches
CISA Ransomware Guide
FBI Resources
OCR Cybersecurity Newsletters
Reminder
A ransomware attack may result in a breach of unsecured protected health information that triggers reporting requirements under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule. HIPAA covered entities and business associates should review OCR’s ransomware guidance for information regarding potential breach notification obligations following a ransomware attack.
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