Cybersecurity
What You Need to Know About New Healthcare Devices and Network Security
97 percent of healthcare providers have a high level of concern about cybersecurity and resilience. The healthcare industry continues to be at the forefront of innovation, adopting new ways to improve patient care and deliver better treatment plans. Technology makes this even easier. Now, healthcare providers can monitor patients in real time, no matter where…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Ransomware
One cybersecurity firm estimates that extortive attacks now cost small and medium companies at least $75 billion in expenses and lost productivity each year. Maybe you heard about the latest high-profile ransomware victim – the City of Atlanta. After hackers demanded a $50,000 payout to restore the city’s data, estimations put the total expense to…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Consider the IoT When it Comes to Cybersecurity
“The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow as a prime target for cybercriminals to exploit, according to a new threat report from security firm Symantec. The number of IoT attacks increased from about 6,000 in 2016 to 50,000 in 2017—a 600% rise in just one year, the report found.” While IoT has not grown…
Read MoreWhat Are You Risking by Being Unprepared?
Many businesses find it difficult to take advantage of the most up-to-date cyber security solution available on the market. In truth, putting a security solution in place can be a daunting task. (Though we have a few tips that might make the process easier.) However, not setting up proper security measures is a huge risk…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Business From a Phishing Scam
When it comes to phishing scams, hackers are relentless (and creative) in trying to get your sensitive information. For business owners, the risks are greater the more people you have on your network. There are ways to lower your risk and keep your network safe, here are a few ideas: Educate your employees/staff on identifying…
Read MoreEquifax’s Cybersecurity Fail: Don’t Be Next
By now you’ve probably heard that Equifax—one of the America’s big three credit reporting companies–suffered a huge cybersecurity breach. Reports say that up to 143 million consumers could be impacted by the incident, including me and some of my friends and family. Not only will individuals and families be affected by this massive breach of…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Cybersecurity Firm
As we’ve detailed in a number of posts, it’s imperative for your business security to have an expert help keep your data and intellectual property safe from hackers. Hopefully, we’ve convinced you to get an outside perspective and maybe engage a professional (or team of them) to map a plan for you. Good help in this…
Read MoreData Breaches in the US Reach Record High: Are You Protected?
According to a new report released by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and CyberScout, data breaches and cyber attacks in the US are on track to rise almost 30% from last year. From high profile incidents we see in the media (like the one HBO is working through right now) to small businesses across the country,…
Read MoreDo NOT Reuse the Same Password
I believe that 90% of the world reuses the same password(s) for their emails, banking, social media, etc. and we need to change that! Once your password has been compromised, it can be used to get into your banking website and so on. Even I was guilty of being lazy and reusing my passwords until…
Read MoreHow to Know You Need a Cybersecurity Audit Now
In the present age, cyber attacks and threats have increased enormously. Anti-malware scanners have become less efficient, and hackers have developed new sophisticated ways of attacking computer systems with vital information. Our devices are no longer safe, and we are all living in fear of losing sensitive information to hackers and malicious people. Phishing schemes…
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