Public Wi-Fi Protection During the Holidays
As we are in the midst of the holiday season, some who are seeking some sort of normalcy may still be traveling to see family or friends. One of the first things many people do when staying away in a hotel, or spending time in a public place, is to connect to the Wi-Fi. Before […]
Healthcare Field Sees Increase in Ransomware
Are you tired of hearing the word ransomware yet? How about hackers or threat? Unfortunately, these are words that are part of the reality of the IT world and it doesn’t seem they are going away any time soon. The FBI recently issued a warning that a major ransomware threat has hit the healthcare industry. […]
HIPAA Violations Have Not Disappeared
Although it can be hard to focus on anything else during the pandemic, it’s important to keep in mind that HIPAA violations are still very much around. According to HIPAA guidelines, all health data that is created, stored, maintained or transmitted must be secure at all times. If medical organizations fail to comply with the […]
The Most Common COVID-Related Scams
Unfortunately, since COVID-19 is still around, that means COVID-related scams are still around too. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), over 200,000 Americans have been affected by these scams and forced to pay a certain amount of money. If you are aware of these COVID-related scams that are circling around, then you may be […]
SonicWall VPN Vulnerability Calls for Immediate Patch
Hundreds of thousands of VPNs all over the world are in need of patching after a critical security bug has been discovered. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2020-5135, is a stack-based buffer overflow in the SonicWall Network Security Appliance (NSA). It exists in the HTTP/HTTPS service that is used for SSL VPN remote access. Since VPN […]
How to Stay Safe from Different Types of Cyberattacks
As the end of 2020 nears, it’s time to start preparing for the next year and cyberattacks that can pose a threat to you and your business. First, let’s get to know the different type of attacks that can pose a threat to your company’s safety. Common Cyberattacks: Phishing Attacks – Occurs when the attacker […]