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Elgon and VPN Solutions Settle Cyber Cases

January 9, 2025
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New HIPAA Rule Proposes Stronger Security

A Massachusetts-based firm, Elgon Inc., and a Virginia data hosting company, Virtual Private Network Solutions, have both settled with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after ransomware attacks led to the exposure of sensitive patient data. Elgon’s breach in March 2023 affected over 31,000 patients, with data including names, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fined Elgon $80,000 and required corrective actions, including the implementation of a comprehensive HIPAA security risk analysis, a crucial step for compliance.

The ransomware incident at VPN Solutions, which occurred in October 2021, compromised the data of 6,400 individuals. The company was fined $90,000 and required to take corrective action, including conducting an enterprise-wide HIPAA risk analysis. OCR’s investigation found that both companies failed to adequately assess risks and vulnerabilities in their systems, contributing to the breaches. These settlements are part of a broader enforcement effort by HHS OCR to address security lapses in healthcare-related entities.

HHS OCR’s latest enforcement actions are part of a significant push to enhance cybersecurity measures in the healthcare sector. The department has conducted 22 enforcement actions in 2024, totaling $9.9 million in penalties, reflecting an ongoing trend of increasing scrutiny of HIPAA compliance. OCR’s recent cases are also linked to its broader initiative to ensure businesses conduct thorough security risk assessments to safeguard electronically protected health information, which is often targeted in ransomware attacks.

Experts emphasize the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures, including regular risk analyses, employee training, and updated policies. Regulatory attorney Rachel Rose noted that organizations should take immediate steps to address any gaps identified in their security infrastructure, such as implementing multifactor authentication and encryption. Despite potential changes in HHS leadership, the need for comprehensive risk analysis and stringent cybersecurity measures remains essential for protecting patient data from cyber threats.

Reference:
  • Cybersecurity Firms Settle HIPAA Violations with $170K Fines
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