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New York Law Firm Pays $200,000 to State AG to Resolve HIPAA Violations

HIPAA Journal

A New York law firm that suffered a LockBit ransomware attack has agreed to pay a financial penalty of $200,000 to the New York Attorney General to resolve alleged violations of New York General Business Law and the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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HIPAA Compliance Helps Prevent Small Practice Cybercrime

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Hacking, phishing attacks, and ransomware can effectively cripple your business and cost you resources and reputation. A recent ransomware attack on a dental office cost the practice almost $20,000 a day for the three days their systems were out of service. It may be prudent to consider cyber liability insurance.

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