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Cybersecurity collaboration takes center stage at HIPAA Security 2024 conference
Officials from HHS and NIST focused on the importance of collaboration to enhance healthcare cybersecurity during the first day of the Safeguarding...
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HHS identifies healthcare’s most urgent cyber threats
During the recent Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security conference, the HHS urged healthcare organizations to...
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MDR and its benefits
Farah Amod: Oct 25, 2024 10:34:13 AM
Healthcare organizations have faced an unprecedented surge in intrusion attempts, with a 50% increase in attacks compared to the previous year....
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Identifying an email phishing attack
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 22, 2024 8:03:42 PM
Phishing attacks have become one of the most common cyber threats today, with hackers continuously refining their techniques to exploit unsuspecting...
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What is fileless malware
Farah Amod: Oct 22, 2024 7:50:21 PM
Fileless malware is malicious code that uses a company’s memory instead of the hard drive. It uses legitimate programs to compromise a computer...
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What is malware & how to stay protected
Farah Amod: Oct 22, 2024 10:26:55 AM
Malware is the colloquial term for malicious software and refers to any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server,...
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Implementing text message filters
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 21, 2024 3:35:05 AM
Implementing text message filters is an important measure for organizations aiming to safeguard their communications, maintain regulatory compliance,...
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What happens when your email provider experiences a breach
Liyanda Tembani: Oct 18, 2024 12:59:28 PM
Email attacks are responsible for 18.1% of healthcare breaches. When your email provider experiences a data breach involving protected health...
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Developing an emergency response plan for downtime operations
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 18, 2024 10:29:49 AM
An effective emergency response plan ensures organizational resilience during unexpected challenges. By proactively preparing for potential...
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Malware distribution and defending yourself
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 18, 2024 9:56:40 AM
Malware distribution refers to the methods and techniques used by cybercriminals to spread malicious software (malware) to victims. Cybercriminals...
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Combating election-themed phishing attacks
As the 2024 US presidential election draws near, cybercriminals are using phishing emails to target individuals and organizations. Using aHIPAA...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Secure our world
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 17, 2024 6:17:05 AM
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign empowering individuals and organizations to protect themselves from cyber threats....
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What are living off the land (LOTL) attacks
Farah Amod: Oct 17, 2024 6:10:09 AM
According to Crowdstrike, “Living off the land (LOTL) is a fileless malware or LOLbins cyberattack technique where the cybercriminal uses native,...