Tag Archive for: cybersecurity

App permissions
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Protecting Your Digital Fort: Unveiling the Truth About App Permissions

The short answer is yes; apps can request access to a wide range of information and device features on your smartphone.
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Beware of QR Code Scams: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age

In today's digital landscape, convenience is king. From online shopping to mobile payments, the way we interact with the world has been transformed by technology.
Adobe Reader Security Updates
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Adobe Releases Security Updates for Multiple Products

In a digital landscape rife with potential threats and vulnerabilities, staying ahead of security risks has become an essential part of software development.
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Latest News in HIPAA Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a set of federal regulations that protect the privacy and security of health information.
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Massive cyberattack spike could be AI

Akamai Security Intelligence recently reported on the rise of botnets who's creation requires no coding skills at all. Through the use of existing code libraries and the magic of AI, botnets can be created and launched by virtually anyone.
Addressing Email Vulnerabilities with HICP
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Addressing Email Vulnerabilities with HICP

In today's interconnected world, email has become an indispensable tool for communication in various industries, including healthcare. However, the healthcare sector faces unique challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive
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Understanding the Far-Reaching Consequences of Cyber Attacks

Explore the ripple effects of successful cyber attacks, from financial losses and reputational damage to national security concerns. Stay informed and protected.
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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
NIST CSF Cybersecurity Framework
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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.
IT Literate Team
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IT literacy is essential to keeping your organization secure

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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…