Understanding the Far-Reaching Consequences of Cyber Attacks

Consider the Potential Impact of a Successful Cyber Attack   In today’s interconnected world, where digital technologies permeate every aspect of our lives, the threat of cyber-attacks has become a harsh reality. No one is immune to the devastating consequences of a successful cyber-attack, from individuals to large corporations and even nations. The potential impact …

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Ransomware Costs

Ransomware is everywhere, and this is how much it’s costing you.

A recent study by the company ThreatConnect identified the cost of recovering from a ransomware attack, including for small businesses, is as much as 30% of operating income. While IBM puts the average data breach cost at $4.82 million, that number really never resonated with small businesses. Now, however, we can think about the financial …

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Chrome security fixes

Upgrade to the Latest Google Chrome Update for New Features and Enhanced Security

Stay Safe and Explore More: Google Chrome’s Latest Update Offers New Features and Important Security Fixes Google Chrome is a popular web browser used by millions of people around the world. Recently, the Chrome team released an update for the stable channel of the desktop version of Chrome. This update includes important security fixes and …

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Email phishing

Protecting Patients: Understanding the Biggest Cyber Threats

Tips and Strategies for Mitigating Ransomware Attacks, Medical Device Security, Insider Threats, and Phishing Attempts in Healthcare The healthcare industry is at the forefront of technological advancements, with electronic health records (EHRs) and telemedicine being just a couple of examples of how technology has revolutionized patient care. However, these advancements come with a downside: increased …

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AI Malware MAAS

Is AI the future of cyber crime?

Malware is getting easier and easier to create. It seems as though artificial intelligence is everywhere these days, and it’s literally just getting started. Think Model T era. But that’s changing fast, and with all things technical, there’s good and bad. One of the bad directions AI will take is the ability to write software …

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Real cyber risk profile

Do you know your real cyber risk?

If you’re like most companies, you’ve got cyber liability insurance, and if you took your agent’s advice, it’s probably higher than the minimum. So you’re covered, right? Wrong. One way to determine your risk profile is to build it up from a baseline of zero. For example, you have a database of 20,000 clients/patients. You …

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NIST CSF guidance on cybersecurity

Getting your cybersecurity right can be as easy as CSF!

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a voluntary set of guidelines and best practices designed to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. The CSF provides a framework for organizations to identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks in a way that aligns with their business needs and objectives. The CSF consists of five core functions: …

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I.T. Literate Employees

The Importance of IT Literacy: How Employee Negligence Contributes to Cyber Security Breaches

In today’s world, information technology (IT) literacy has become a basic necessity for employees in almost every industry. As businesses continue to digitize and rely on technology, it is imperative that employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively use these systems. Unfortunately, there is a growing trend of cyber security breaches occurring due …

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#StopRansomware RoyalRansomware

Ransomware continues ravaging companies

In recent years, ransomware attacks have become one of the biggest cyber threats for organizations of all sizes, causing significant financial losses and disrupting business operations. To combat this growing threat, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have recently released a joint advisory, #StopRansomware: Royalransomware, aimed at …

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HIPAA Security Reminders

 

HIPAA Security Suite has developed a weekly HIPAA Security Reminder series that’s FREE for all of us who are responsible for, or engaged in, the use and protection of PHI.

Pursuant to Section 164.308(a)(5) of the HIPAA Security Rule, the Standard states: Implement a security awareness and training program for all members of its workforce (including management).

This standard is part of our Best Practices Recommendations for HIPAA Security Suite users, but it’s available for FREE to anyone who wants to comply with HIPAA using the easiest, best tools available.

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