Feb 8, 2022 | HSN, Risk Assessment, Scams
An astronomical increase of 450% would be a wonderful thing if we are talking about revenues or productivity. But when it comes to COVID-19 related phishing attacks, that percentage in the jump of attacks from 2019 to 2020 is staggering – and a serious issue that...
Jan 17, 2022 | HSN, Phishing, Risk Assessment, Scams, Security Reminders, Spear-Phishing
What is Phishing? Phishing is the practice of tricking users by imitating reputable companies in order to reveal personal or confidential information which can then be used in a more illicit manner. This is done via a deceptive email or website, and often in a...
Nov 22, 2021 | holiday scams, HSN, Scams, Security Reminders
Seasonal Scams in Healthcare We’re entering the time of year that gives a lot of us to be thankful for, especially as more of us can gather in person. But this doesn’t necessarily mean a break for those who work in healthcare as we all know. Your jobs don’t stop...
Oct 25, 2021 | HSN, Scams, Security Reminders
October. That time of year when we have pumpkin spice everything and when tricks, treats, and terrors are given front-page billing. And for some people, it is the ideal time to binge-watch scary movies on repeat. We stare at the screen with one eye open, begging the...
Oct 18, 2021 | HSN, Risk Assessment, Scams
The History A trip into any card store or venture onto social media will alert or remind you that there is a holiday for nearly everything. Who got to decide that April 23rd was National Talk Like Shakespeare Day? Or that Squirrel Appreciation Day would fall on...
Sep 26, 2021 | HSN, Policies and Procedures, Resources, Scams
Recently The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) shared a comprehensive list of resources for any HIPAA-regulated entity to assist them in the prevention, detection, and mitigation of data breaches of protected health information that occurs because of hacking or...
