Feb 8, 2018 | HSN, Phishing, Security Training
The dark web is often known for the illegal activities conducted there, and while not everything on the dark web is illegal, it’s most appealing factor is its anonymity. The dark web is often a place where stolen data and personal information is bought and sold...
Jan 29, 2018 | HSN, ransomware
Ransomware dominated the healthcare industry in 2017, with six of the top ten breaches reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services a direct result of the malicious software. An article on Security Current looks at some ransomware attacks from 2017 as...
Jan 22, 2018 | HIPAA Violations, HSN, ransomware
Billion-dollar electronic health record (EHR) company Allscripts has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, which began on Thursday, January 18 around 2:00 a.m. EST. By 6:00 a.m. EST, the ransomware attack was full-blown requiring Microsoft and Cisco’s incident...
Jan 8, 2018 | Breach, HIPAA Violations, HSN, ransomware
While you might expect that the number of mega-breaches in 2017 would surpass all previous years, the numbers may take you by surprise. In fact, 2017 saw a drop in the number of individuals affected by healthcare breaches. An article on Bank Info Security provides an...
Dec 13, 2017 | HSN, Security Training
Employee training crucial this holiday season American small businesses know the holiday shopping season is a vital time to make one final push to meet sales goals for the year. With an increase in retail sales, it is crucial that businesses, especially startups, have...
