The HHS has proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule to combat rising cybersecurity threats to electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). These updates aim to bolster defenses in critical areas like risk management and access controls. However, gaps remain, particularly regarding client-side vulnerabilities such as digital skimming and third-party scripts. A notable example is Novant Health, which faced legal action after a breach involving unauthorized data sharing via JavaScript. This highlights the urgent need for more comprehensive security strategies in the healthcare sector, where most organizations are at risk of cyberattacks.
The proposed amendments to the HIPAA Security Rule aim to modernize the security practices surrounding ePHI, addressing vulnerabilities in access controls and incident response.
Despite the introduction of stronger defenses, gaps remain, particularly concerning client-side vulnerabilities that leave healthcare organizations open to attacks.
The Novant Health case exemplifies the threats posed by third-party scripts and JavaScript-based vulnerabilities, leading to significant data breaches and lawsuits.
With the vast majority of organizations employing JavaScript, the healthcare sector is increasingly vulnerable to digital skimming and similar attacks.
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