Running a medical practice is tricky in itself. But do you know what’s even trickier? Making sure you don’t lose it. Because the latest trend in ransomware is targeting medical facilities. That’s right, hackers are stealing medical records for ransom, and demanding practices pay in Bitcoins in exchange for your patient’s information. If this happens to you, watch […]
The holiday season is finally upon us! It’s time to roll out the holly, spread some joy, and give thanks by enriching our loved ones with gifts galore. But wait, not everyone wants to spread good cheer. In fact, this is exactly the time when cyber criminals are fast at work. Hackers see those acts […]
We are all aware that cyber threats such as viruses, malware, and phishing poses danger to our desktop computers. However, mobile devices have become a real target for hackers. A study by Network World shows that the average American touches their phone 2,617 times a day. We use them for communication purposes, to review sensitive data, to […]
Every year, SplashData – a Los Gatos, CA security applications and services provider, compiles a list of stolen passwords that are made public and sorts them in order of popularity. Below are the top 25 passwords of shame – brace yourselves. 123456 (Unchanged) Password (Unchanged) 12345678 (Up 1) Qwerty (Up 1) 12345 (Down 2) 123456789 (Unchanged) […]
The Evolution: From Phish to Whale The continuing surge of phishing scams has been keeping businesses on their toes when it comes to safely operating their email accounts. The term, to phish, refers to attackers luring targets with bait via email and hooking them in. This is when the victim: inputs personal information or clicks on […]
Ransomware – This is your Nightmare You spent the last few weeks working on a critical report for your supervisor. You’ve researched, edited, and proofread it dozens of times, and have also passed it onto colleagues for review. You have finally given it a last read-through and have declared it complete. Success! You go to […]
