Jan 22, 2019 | Data Backup, HSN, Policies and Procedures, ransomware, Security Training
Remember ransomware? The malicious software that blocks computer access until a ransom demand is paid? The threat was huge and dominated headlines in the past but seems to have slowed down in recent months. Could the decline in publications citing ransomware as...
Aug 27, 2018 | Breach, HSN, ransomware
Despite reports that the healthcare sector is seeing fewer ransomware attacks this year than years prior, that doesn’t mean they don’t still exist. Unfortunately, for Missouri-based Blue Springs Family Care, that lesson was learned the hard way after suffering a...
Apr 23, 2018 | Breach, HIPAA Audits, HIPAA Fine, HSN, ransomware
Malicious cyberattacks are increasing every day around the globe. In fact, cyber-incidents nearly doubled from 82,000 incidents in 2016, to 159,700 in 2017. While the media often depicts large corporations as the primary target for cyberattacks, small business are...
Mar 19, 2018 | HSN, Phishing, ransomware, Security Training
It is no secret that the Internet has become a key component of our daily lives for personal and business use alike. Unfortunately, the dependency of the Internet in today’s culture has become quite clear to cybercriminals, making security an incredibly important...
Feb 26, 2018 | Breach, HSN, ransomware, Security Training
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Feb 15, 2018 | HIPAA Violations, HSN, Phishing, ransomware, Security Training
Breaches are becoming increasingly common as cybercriminals continue to advance their skills and tactics to trick their victims into falling for their scams. While cybercriminals are remaining diligent in their efforts to carry out their attacks, small business owners...