Watch as a certified ethical hacker breaks into 3 computers in just minutes One of the greatest risks to your business these days is hackers trying to break into your IT systems. Thanks to automated tools, all businesses are being targeted by all hackers, all the time. They want to steal your data, your logins – or worse, hold your data to ransom. We asked a certified ethical hacker...
Video calls like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet are here to stay for the long haul, especially in 2021. With just a few minor steps, you can have better video calls. We’ll show you what to do and how to do it, in our brand new video.
The Internet is one of the most useful tools that has ever been invented. Unfortunately, it also comes with its share of risks. Major cyber security threats exist in the form of hackers who prey upon Internet users, and they often congregate on the dark web. We’ve put together a list of the 20 most common passwords that hackers have access to, so it’s in your best interest to avoid using any of th...
Is It Time to Go Remote? Last year saw an increase in remote work across a wide spectrum of industries-from the office, internet dependent jobs to the small business professionals working from home. The work force will likely double this year as more employers see the benefits of remote work. A Diversity of Abilities Are you tired of missing out on specialists’ because you only use ...
Why are cyber scams so effective? It comes down to social engineering tactics that successful cybercriminals have mastered. In this week’s security tip video, learn some common social engineering tactics used by cybercriminals and some of the red flags you should look out for. Quick Tips Watch out for threatening language during phone calls and emails. Offeri...
High in the list of system managers’ nightmares is a message on the screen saying, “Your files on this computer have been encrypted. Please send us payment if you want to get them back.” That means the computer has been attacked by ransomware. Government institutions, hospitals, and large enterprises have fallen victim to it. The costs can be huge, whether you pay the amount dema...
Anthem Inc. now holds the unfortunate records of largest #HIPAA fine and most people affected by a #data #breach. After the #PHI of 79 million people was attacked, Anthem Inc. settled on a $16 million fine. Read more about this breach.
Yale has been sued yet again for their 10 year old #data #breach that affected over 100,000 students. Read more into the matter.
Are wearables HIPAA compliant? Your FitBit is in a gray area of compliance and with technology on the rise, providers and HIPAA regulations will need to stay up to date to accommodate the new ways of processing health data. Read more about this story.
#OCR has given out $80 million in fines in 55 cases since the HIPAA ruling took effect in 2003. Read more below about the hashtag#HIPAA violation cases the OCR has dealt with below. Read this article