Apr 23, 2022 | HHS alert, HSN, Scams, security warning
The Cybersecurity Program within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) came out this week with a strong warning for healthcare organizations about an “exceptionally aggressive” ransomware group that is targeting them. The Hive ransomware group is...
Apr 4, 2022 | business size, cybersecurity risk, HSN, Risk Assessment, Scams, Security Reminders
Many people in healthcare make the incorrect assumption that their business won’t be a target for cybercriminals because they are “just a one-man show” or “aren’t part of a big network”. Neither way of thinking is wise, because when a cybercriminal is trying to...
Mar 21, 2022 | HSN, Scams, Security Reminders
Healthcare professionals are gatekeepers to a variety of confidential information about their patients and the businesses that they work for, and for this reason, they are a highly coveted target by cybercriminals. Being on guard and alert all year is critical when...
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...
