Free Email NOT Worth The Risk
Did you know that over 47% of free email accounts like Gmail, Yahoo and the like have been compromised?
It's been our experience within health care that over 60% of physicians and even specialty practices still use free email accounts. Not only does it look unprofessional to receive a Gmail as a patient but as you'll read on, they're not secure or compliant.
Currently on the dark web people are selling and buying hacked email accounts by the million. Why? For their ability to email their contacts and attempt to infiltrate those contacts networks.
Recently on the dark web there were 21 million hacked Gmail accounts with 55% of the passwords already decrypted selling for $450 each. With a ready market of thieves and buyers why are care organizations still utilizing free email accounts when their security is lackluster?
We directly see email accounts from Yahoo, Gmail, MSN, and others being hacked all of the time.
Why take the risk when it could potentially cost you 100 times more in fines for data breaches than it would to get a secure email address? Especially when your business and your integrity are at stake. Free email accounts are definitely not worth the potential risk of HIPAA violations and breaches that could cost you everything.
Would you even know if your Gmail account was compromised?
Not all EMAILS are created equal.
Be familiar with HIPAA or,
Work with a partner that is. Specific and practical working knowledge of the HIPAA Rules which deal with technology used in health care is essential.
