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Machine learning-based intrusion detection systems
The healthcare industry is facing an unprecedented surge in cyber threats, with sensitive patient data becoming an increasingly valuable target for...
Cybersecurity
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What is diversion theft?
Farah Amod: Mar 19, 2025 3:18:30 PM
Diversion theft is a social engineering tactic that tricks individuals or businesses into redirecting valuable goods or information to an unintended...
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How to respond to a data breach in a dental prcatice
Kirsten Peremore: Mar 3, 2025 10:41:02 AM
In dental practices, a data breach typically involves the compromise of patient information, such as personal details, medical records, or financial...
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What are data classifications?
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 28, 2025 1:29:20 PM
While HIPAA does not require specific data classification levels, organizations often adopt a simple three level classification system. These can...
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Microsoft: Navigating the healthcare cyber threat landscape
During SANS CTI Summit Solutions Track 2025, Microsoft’s Director of Threat Intelligence Strategy, Sherrod DeGrippo, discussed the growing ransomware...
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Applying continuous threat management to email communication audits
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 27, 2025 5:22:05 PM
Continuous threat management, or continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), is a cybersecurity strategy designed to mitigate threats across an...
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What is real-time URL scanning?
Email security threats continue to evolve, with malicious URLs becoming increasingly sophisticated. According to research from Beijing Electronic...
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Building healthcare security awareness programs
Healthcare organizations face unique cybersecurity challenges, from protecting patient data to maintaining HIPAA compliance. While technical controls...
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Securing healthcare data with Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
Healthcare organizations are adopting cloud services for everything from electronic health records (EHR) to telehealth platforms. This migration...
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Misuse of medical records
Tshedimoso Makhene: Feb 26, 2025 10:06:49 AM
The misuse of medical records can take several forms, including unauthorized access, data breaches, fraud, and improper disclosure of patient...
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What are nodes in blockchain?
Kirsten Peremore: Feb 25, 2025 4:19:24 PM
According to a study published in Forbes, “The name blockchain is hardly accidental: The digital ledger is often described as a “chain” that’s made...
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CL0P Ransomware resurfaces, targeting telecom and healthcare sectors
The notorious CL0P ransomware group launched a new wave of attacks in early 2025, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to target telecommunications...
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What is clickjacking?
Farah Amod: Feb 25, 2025 12:34:07 PM
According to Forbes, “A clickjacking hack attack,simply explained, is one that employs various methods to get users clicking on invisible or...