7 things that lead to data breaches

While working with so much personal data and information, health systems need to be aware of behaviors that can lead to a data breach.

Here are seven causes of data breaches, according to Oct. 6 reporting in makeuseof.com:

1. Malware
2. Social engineering
3. Weak passwords
4. Human error
5. Insufficient security measures
6. Physical device theft
7. Lack of employee training