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HIPAA Audits and Ransomware: What You Must Know
Posted July 13, 2016 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Malware, Compliance, Data Breach
HIPAA audits are increasing as ransomware targets medical practices. Learn how auditors evaluate your security...
Critical Windows Update: Patch Your System Now
Posted July 13, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
A critical Windows vulnerability affects Vista through Windows 10. Do not delay this Microsoft security update. Learn...
YouTube Videos Can Actually Hack Your Smartphone
Posted July 11, 2016 in Data Breach, Digital Forensics, Malware
University researchers prove YouTube videos can be weaponized to hack smartphones and steal personal data. Learn how...
Crysis Ransomware: A New HIPAA Nightmare for Hospitals
Posted July 6, 2016 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A new ransomware strain called Crysis is targeting hospitals and encrypting critical files. Learn why this is a HIPAA...
Congress Declares War on Ransomware Attacks
Posted July 6, 2016 in Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware, HIPAA
Bipartisan legislation targets the growing ransomware epidemic. Learn what Congress is doing to fight back and how it...
5 Essential Tips to Protect Your Identity Online
Posted July 6, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, AI
Identity theft is the top property crime in America. Follow these five proven tips to protect your personal...
Fake Software Site Steals Government Credentials
Posted July 6, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
A seemingly legitimate software website secretly harvested government login credentials via keyloggers. Learn the...
Android Malware Earns Hackers $500K Per Day
Posted July 2, 2016 in Malware, Data Breach, Cloud Security
Dangerous Android malware mimics Facebook, Uber, and WhatsApp to steal data, earning hackers $500K daily. Protect...
Ransomware on Mobile: Your Phone Is Not Safe
Posted June 30, 2016 in Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
Ransomware has spread from computers to smartphones. Learn how mobile ransomware works, which devices are at risk,...
Mass General Hospital Breach: 4,300 Records Hacked
Posted June 30, 2016 in Data Breach, Digital Forensics, Malware
Massachusetts General Hospital confirms 4,300 medical records were compromised in a data breach. See the impact and...
7 Tips to Avoid Being a Data Breach Victim
Posted June 29, 2016 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Malware
Data breaches have exposed millions of patient records. Follow these seven essential tips from Petronella to protect...
Mobile Account Hijacking: A New Identity Theft Threat
Posted June 28, 2016 in Compliance, Data Breach, Malware
Criminals hijack mobile phone accounts to launder money and steal identities. Learn how this growing threat works and...