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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 30, 2024 5:37:45 AM
Phishing attacks are growing more sophisticated, but recognizing their common characteristics can keep you ahead of the curve. According to CISA assessment teams, 80% of organizations have at least one person who succumbs to a phishing attempt. By...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 28, 2024 6:43:49 PM
The Black Basta ransomware group has escalated its cyberattacks by using Microsoft Teams to impersonate IT personnel. The tactic tricks employees...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 28, 2024 2:03:19 PM
What happened A new phishing scam is targeting Apple users by sending fake emails claiming that the recipient's Apple ID, now referred to as "Apple...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 28, 2024 9:15:36 AM
A recent study conducted by Shanghai University indicates that D-Wave's quantum annealing technology could compromise encryption systems such as RSA...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 27, 2024 2:24:32 PM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes stringent standards for safeguarding protected health information (PHI),...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 7:47:28 PM
A post-breach risk assessment is a structured evaluation conducted after a data breach or cybersecurity incident to determine the scope, impact, and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 7:27:06 PM
Quantum computing in healthcare has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the industry, particularly in areas such as drug discovery,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 5:19:25 AM
The healthcare industry has seen a gradual increase in data breaches “involving the loss of 500 or more records” from 2009 to 2024. These breaches...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 22, 2024 6:27:26 PM
Nine months after a ransomware attack by ALPHV/BlackCat crippled its operations and exposed data on 100 million people, Change Healthcare has...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 22, 2024 5:48:19 PM
Documenting a data breach while adhering to HIPAA regulations involves following specific steps to ensure compliance, minimize harm, and demonstrate...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 22, 2024 3:27:02 PM
On November 6, 2024, Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc. (“Ortho RI”) reported a data breach involving sensitive patient information. The healthcare...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 19, 2024 4:12:58 PM
Shadow data refers to data created, stored, or used outside officially sanctioned IT systems or governance frameworks. It typically includes files,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 19, 2024 11:25:44 AM
A ransomware attack by Embargo has allegedly targeted American Associated Pharmacies (AAP). The attackers claim that AAP paid $1.3 million to regain...
