Recently, the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) was hit by a cybersecurity attack that targeted the Delta Medix group, a provider that LVHN has been working with since 2019. The attack occurred on January 11, 2022, and was discovered by LVHN on January 13, 2022. The LVHN is a healthcare provider that offers a wide …
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Apple has recently released security updates for several of its products, including Safari, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The updates are designed to address vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to take control of an affected device. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recommended that all users and administrators review the Apple security updates …
When it comes to cyber scams and attacks, by far the most vulnerable are the elderly. We can all help them to be more aware of what to look out for when they do venture online. Here are the most common scams targeting the elderly. Phishing scams: These are attempts to trick individuals into providing …
For several years, LastPass has been one of the password management software applications we’ve recommended. Recently, they announced they suffered a breach at one of their cloud storage facilities. That recent report was updated last week, and the breach is worse than what was initially reported. Here’s what you need to know and what you …
To become HIPAA compliant, your business will need to implement several physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI). Some steps you may need to take include: Conducting a risk analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI. Implementing …
If MLK were alive today. If MLK were alive today, he would be 93 years old. We would like to believe he would be pleased with the progress he inspired, but, as tech geeks, we also wonder what he would think of how the world has changed. After all, there was no internet, no cell …
Do the basics this year. There are many steps that a small business can take to protect itself from cybersecurity threats, but perhaps the single most important thing a small business can do is to implement a strong password policy. This includes requiring employees to use unique and complex passwords for all of their accounts, …
Are Cookies Bad? Not all cookies are created equally. As a self-professed chocolate cookie aficionado, I can personally attest to this. But last week, the Department of Health and Services alerted us that cookies may also be bad for our health … information. OK, they’re obviously NOT talking about the little sugary treats we’ve all …
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Well, this is a little embarrassing… Last week one of our promoted products, password manager LastPass, announced they had suffered a breach through a third-party cloud storage solution. They disclosed an unknown actor gained access to certain customer information, but they didn’t elaborate. They did emphasize that no customer passwords were exposed since those are …
Three cyber weaknesses you can prevent. The list of computer vulnerabilities is growing rapidly right now. While this is an ongoing trend, the pace has picked up of late. Some may blame Russia, but in truth, they’re just one part of the problem. The reality is the bulk of attacks are for financial gain, and …