Senior online shoppers and their caregivers beware: New wave of holiday scams prey on those with low...
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 14, 2023
Online scams against older. adults could increase over the holidays, from fake “stores” to delivery notifications, the US Attorney’s Office warned.
Senior living in 2024: Volatility ahead argues for rethinking risk strategies
By
Gerald Stoll
Jordan Parnell
Dec 14, 2023
The pressures on the senior living sector only abated marginally in 2023, as operators tried to maintain their balance in a precarious business and economic environment. And any significant reversal in...
Senators expand appeal to FTC on AI threats to elderly
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Aaron Dorman
Dec 07, 2023
A group of four US senators is urging the FTC to take action against artificial intelligence and scam threats aimed at older adults.
HHS delivers urgent message for healthcare operators to nix cybersecurity threat
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 04, 2023
A vulnerability in network systems could allow hackers to access private healthcare information by bypassing passwords, HHS warns.
Seniors more susceptible than ever to tech scams, online fraud, FTC report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 20, 2023
Tech scams are among the most common, and costliest, kinds of fraud seniors fall victim to, a new FTC report shows.
Robust cybersecurity is critical for resident safety. Here’s what you should know
By
Mike Skinner
Oct 19, 2023
Effective cybersecurity is a whole-organization effort and not the exclusive domain of the IT department. Nowhere is this perhaps more true — or more consequential — than for those who provide care.
Skilled nursing facility will pay fine, upgrade security systems after data breach
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 29, 2023
Colorado has settled with a skilled nursing provider over a 2021 data breach that put the personal data of residents and employees at risk.
Colorado SNF sanctioned for 2021 data breach
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 26, 2023
The state of Colorado has settled with Broomfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for not protecting the personal data of hundreds of residents, patients and employees before and during a 2021...
Healthcare’s data-leak defense needs a lot of improvement, report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 15, 2023
The healthcare sector has experienced hundreds of data leaks over the past four years, ranking it the eighth-worst industry for leaks overall, a new report shows.
Despite improved tech literacy, seniors still getting scammed by wide array of impersonators
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 06, 2023
Among the most common scams aimed at seniors include imposters claiming to be grandchildren or government agents, a new report shows.