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HIPAA Insider
May 22, 2025

 🎥 Must Watch: What a $22M Ransom Tells Us About Modern Cybersecurity

In this episode, Adam and Gil unpack the $22 million ransom payment made by UnitedHealth following one of the most damaging ransomware attacks in healthcare history. They reveal why traditional cybersecurity models are failing—and how adopting decentralized, zero-trust, and blockchain-inspired strategies could be the future of data protection.

Gil shares thought-provoking insights on proof-of-work security (used in Bitcoin), and why it's time healthcare leaders rethink their assumptions about data protection in the cloud.

🔒 Why watch:

  • Understand the real-world consequences of outdated security models

  • Learn how big tech companies like Google are staying one step ahead

  • Discover how blockchain principles could revolutionize HIPAA compliance

👉 Don’t miss this one—it’s a powerful, jargon-free breakdown of today’s biggest cybersecurity threat to healthcare.

💡 HIPAA Compliance Tip: Encrypt Your Backups—Every Time

Backups are not just disaster recovery—they’re a compliance requirement. If they’re not encrypted, they’re a breach waiting to happen.

Why it matters:
Ransomware can take down production systems in minutes. If attackers access unencrypted backups, it’s game over. According to HHS, lost or stolen unencrypted data is among the top causes of HIPAA violations.

Action Steps:

  • Apply AES-256 encryption to all backups containing PHI—local or cloud.

  • Test restores monthly to validate access, accuracy, and availability.

  • Ensure encryption keys are stored separately and securely.

🛡️ A properly encrypted backup won’t just save your data—it could save you millions in fines, downtime, and reputation damage.

Industry News Roundup

Apple to Open AI Models to Developers

Apple plans to allow third-party developers to build software using its proprietary AI models, enhancing app capabilities with on-device intelligence.

📌 Why it matters: Healthcare app developers can leverage these models to create more personalized and secure patient experiences.

[Source: Reuters]

AI and Digital Twins Transform Healthcare

Emerging healthcare technologies like AI-powered diagnostics and digital twins—virtual patient models for personalized treatment—are revolutionizing care by enabling early anomaly detection and tailored therapies.

📌 Why it matters: Healthcare providers can improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency by adopting these advanced technologies.

[Source: Avenga]

If your site collects patient info or processes ePHI in any form, your hosting environment must be secure. With ransomware on the rise and phishing tactics getting smarter, now’s the time to harden your digital front door.

HIPAA Vault’s HIPAA-compliant web hosting keeps your WordPress, WooCommerce, or custom Linux/Windows site locked down with 24/7 monitoring, encrypted storage, and automated patching. Pair that with our expert support, and you're no longer flying blind.

🔐 Don’t wait for a breach to upgrade your hosting.
👉 Get started with HIPAA-compliant hosting today.