Key Findings of the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

Posted by Margaret - June 13, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Security, ePHI, Health Care Data, healthcare, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, IT, Phishing

Today sees the release of the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. This is the 12th edition of report, which contains a comprehensive summary of data breaches reported by public and private entities around the globe. The extensive report provides in-depth insights and perspectives on the tactics and techniques used in cyberattacks and detailed information on […]

Ransomware Attacks Take Down County Government Offices Time and Time Again

Posted by Margaret - May 13, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Security, End User Security Awareness Training, End User Security Training, IT, Malware, Managed Services, Phishing

It seems like government offices aren’t learning their lesson, with ransomware attacks continuing to impact operations and cost time and money to recover. A string of unrelated ransomware attacks have plagued county offices in recent months. Last month, the Ryuk strain of ransomware took out the email services of a county in Georgia costing them a […]

Phishing Identification Checklist

Posted by Margaret - February 28, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Security, End User Security Awareness Training, End User Security Training, Phishing, Uncategorized

Phishing attempts work when they gain your trust and make you act emotionally. For example, if an email looks like it comes from your bank, you are likely to recognize it and trust it. If it says you need to take immediate action to avoid penalties, you may be alarmed and act immediately, clicking on […]