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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,
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The Pentagon email breach will impact healthcare

The recently disclosed Pentagon email breach occurred in 2020 when a hacker gained unauthorized access to an email server used by the United States Department of Defense.
Lehigh Valley Health Network hit by cybersecurity attack targeting Delta Medix group
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Lehigh Valley Health Network hit by a cybersecurity attack

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.
Apple Releases Security Updates
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Apple Releases 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.
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Protecting our elderly from cyber scams and attacks.

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.
LastPass breach unencrypted
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Are you using LastPass?

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.
MLK DAY
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MLK Day

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 phones, and so much more.
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Protecting your business in 2023

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,
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HHS warns cookies can be bad for your health information

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.
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A bit of egg on my face.

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…
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Three cyber holes to be aware of

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…
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The hole in your cybersecurity you may be overlooking

Unsecure Devices Most of you likely know that printers, scanners, and multifunction devices have been a weak link for cybersecurity for many network administrators. There are several reasons for this. First, like many networked medical devices,…
OCR Cybersecurity Training Online
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OCR Training Video

Are You Tired of Hearing It? Just SHUT UP ALREADY - I know some of you are thinking that. We've been going on and on about the importance of cybersecurity training, and I know more than a few of you are getting tired of it. So what do we do…
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When cybersecurity training isn’t enough – what next?

Beyond Training - You Can't Stop There. We've talked a lot about training lately because it is the single best tool you have to keep your network secure. However, it's not bulletproof. Two weeks ago Microsoft issued patches for over 85 security…
Cybersecurity in healthcare
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Three ways to improve your cybersecurity

Three Steps You MUST Take Now. Cybersecurity professionals are sounding the alarm in agreement that we are about to experience another uptick in cybersecurity attacks. They cite numerous reasons for this coming storm. The most significant concern…
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Week 2 of Cyber awareness month!

At a recent discussion in Texas on cybersecurity in healthcare, technology experts were in agreement that cyber threats were increasing and getting more sophisticated. When we consider the options, we can boil them down to two - tighter network lockdowns, and more training.