Visual hacking a new threat to healthcare data

Visual hacking is a practice during which hackers capture data with a camera


Visual hacking — which hackers capture data with a camera — a new threat to healthcare data, according to an article on the Health IT Security website. 

Hackers can simply capture an image of a computer or tablet screen displaying sensitive information.

Hospitals need to implement best practice strategies throughout the facility and adequately educating providers and staff, the article said.

Creating visual privacy policies and protocols is an important step in building awareness of the issue among employees.

Read the article.

 



January 4, 2016


Topic Area: Information Technology


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