701, 2019

How to safeguard PHI

By |January 7, 2019|Categories: Healthcare|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Hospital data breaches are emerging at an alarming rate and show no signs of slowing down in 2019. That’s because data fetches a hefty price on the black market, making hospitals prime targets for cybercriminals. The best way to defend against these threats is to arm your team with the [...]

2111, 2018

Protecting your Android mobile devices

By |November 21, 2018|Categories: Android|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

When personal and professional information live on one mobile device, a small breach can have huge impacts. As the adoption of bring your own device (BYOD) policies increase, employee awareness of cyberthreats becomes critical. Here are five tips for avoiding common Android-based security risks. Unsafe devices Sometimes, the device itself [...]

1605, 2018

How much does Apple know about you?

By |May 16, 2018|Categories: Apple|Tags: , , , , , |

Google. Facebook. Amazon. These tech giants collect data from us the moment we sign up for their products and services. Some information we willingly surrender (like our name and email address) and others they collect from the services we use (like the sites we visit or the people we contact). [...]

705, 2018

How HIPAA Impacts Social Media Usage

By |May 7, 2018|Categories: Healthcare, Social Media|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Social Media can be an effective tool for sharing experiences, building professional connections, and broadcasting conventional healthcare announcements to the public. However, careless posts that have client or patient-specific information could ruin the reputation of any healthcare organization. On April 14, 2003, the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act" (HIPAA) [...]

1804, 2018

The top 4 new features in the Windows 10 update

By |April 18, 2018|Categories: Windows|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Microsoft has claimed that Windows 10 will be the final version of the world’s most popular operating system. Instead of bundling new features into a new Windows release, Microsoft has been issuing free updates to the current version since 2015. The latest update is almost here, and it comes with [...]

904, 2018

3 ways to ensure your FB data is private

By |April 9, 2018|Categories: Social Media|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The public went into a frenzy when reports surfaced that Cambridge Analytica, a UK-based data analytics firm, retrieved millions of Facebook users’ private information without their knowledge. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it, and here are 3 ways to guarantee your data remains private. Download your [...]

2803, 2018

How to protect data on iOS 11

By |March 28, 2018|Categories: Apple|Tags: , , , , , , |

Many iPhone users are aware that Apple apps access their device’s data. But this can mean increased security risk, especially if your phone is used for both personal and business reasons. Fortunately, iOS 11 includes privacy controls to limit data access. Location Services controls Apple and other third-party apps and [...]

2302, 2018

Protect your Mac from security threats

By |February 23, 2018|Categories: Apple|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Mac users follow certain steps to maintain privacy and protect company data. But if you're too busy or short on resources, you might place security lower on your to-do list. Whatever your reason, the threat is real and you need to take steps to protect yourself. Check your Privacy Settings [...]

1602, 2018

5 ways to improve security on your Android

By |February 16, 2018|Categories: Android|Tags: , , , , |

If you get separation anxiety at phone-prohibited events or you're one of those people who sleeps next to their phone, then you’re probably emotionally attached to your smartphone. And just like every other thing we hold dear, we should put up some walls and protect it. So, if you value [...]

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