This One Click Could Cost Millions

🎣 Don’t Get Hooked: How to Spot Phishing Links Before It’s Too Late

Phishing attacks are the #1 way cybercriminals breach healthcare systems—just one click on a malicious link can lead to devastating consequences like data breaches, ransomware, and HIPAA fines.

In this must-watch episode of the HIPAA Insider Show, host Adam Zenedine and HIPAA Vault founder Gil Vidals break down how to examine suspicious links before clicking. They cover:

🔍 Key red flags in phishing emails
💡 Tools to safely reveal shortened URLs
🧠 Psychological tactics scammers use to trick you
🔐 Best practices like MFA, email filtering, and phishing simulations
💻 Why healthcare organizations are prime targets—and how to defend yourself

Whether you're a healthcare provider, IT manager, or just want to protect your inbox, this episode is packed with practical tips and tools to keep you and your data safe.

👉 [Watch Now on YouTube] and empower your team to think before they click.

✅ HIPAA Compliance Tip: Always Inspect the URL

Malicious URLs remain one of the top vectors for phishing attacks—responsible for over 90% of data breaches, according to Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report. When PHI is at stake, one wrong click can lead to a serious HIPAA violation.

Don’t skip the basics:

• Hover first. Always hover over links in emails or messages—if the destination URL doesn’t match the anchor text or looks suspicious, treat it as a threat.

• Use verification tools. Services like VirusTotal and Google Safe Browsing can detect known malicious URLs in real time.

• Train proactively. Integrate these checks into ongoing security training. Make URL inspection second nature for all staff—not just IT.

Reinforcing this habit across your team adds a powerful layer of defense against phishing and HIPAA breaches.

📰 Industry News Roundup

🚨 Kettering Health Cyberattack

Kettering Health confirmed a system-wide technology outage on May 20 caused by a ransomware attack from the Interlock group, forcing all hospitals into emergency reroute and delaying elective procedures. Emergency and urgent services remained functional. Source.

🧠 BayCare $800K HIPAA Settlement

BayCare Health System agreed to an $800,000 HIPAA settlement after a staff member improperly accessed patient EHR data. The case underscores the ongoing danger of insider threats and the importance of access controls. Source

📦 Recommended For You: Secure Email That Blocks Breaches

Phishing remains the #1 cause of HIPAA violations—responsible for over 70% of healthcare data breaches, according to HHS data. One rogue link is all it takes.

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This week’s podcast underscored it: link security isn’t optional. Secure email hosting gives your organization the proactive edge to identify and neutralize threats early.

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