The troubling increase in cyber and data breaches is often associated with overt criminal hacks - they make the headlines and cause companies billions of dollars per year. However, one of the more overlooked ways that pesky (or dangerous) bugs or viruses can be infused into your organization's network is much more commonplace and seemingly [...]
Securing your online data and important records is no longer a matter of luxury or convenience - it is a matter of necessity. In a recent study, experts reported that 55% of small businesses have sustained a cyber breach over a 12 month period. That means that you have more of a chance of being [...]
Often, when people think of a malware attack, trojan threat or cyber hack, they assume that the criminals are targeting large financial institutions or retail giants. The fact is that increasingly, small to medium sized businesses are the targets of these cyber crimes. This is due to the fact that they often have less stringent [...]
There’s a lot of things that a small, mid-sized business owner and businesses can do to help prevent security breaches.
Any firm, organization or medical practice which deals with Personal Health Information (PHI) is bound by the laws and regulations set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Personal health information includes all paper or electronic patient records, and guidelines are designed to restrict access to PHI to only those parties [...]
According to a report by USA Today, 2018 saw billions of people affected by data breaches, with attacks up 47% in the second quarter alone.
Approximately 7 % of people have been victims of identity fraud, costing society over $16 billion dollars; and an increasing number of people are concerned about how companies share their data.
The PCI compliance rules are designed to safeguard the personal payment data of customers who use these services.
Statistics in 2017 proved that not only are companies in the healthcare sector not as prepared to face the challenges, but are more likely to be susceptible to malware attacks.
In 2019, a malware infection is a very real business risk which should be taken seriously. By implementing some simple, strategic procedures at your company, you can help to prevent this type of situation from harming your business or your customers.
