40% of Healthcare Delivery Organizations Attacked with WannaCry Ransomware in the Past 6 Months

Posted by Margaret - June 20, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Security, IoT, IT, Malware, Managed Services, MS Windows, Software, Uncategorized

Healthcare organizations have been slow to correct the flaw in Remote Desktop Services that was patched by Microsoft on May 14, 2019, but a new report from cybersecurity firm Armis has revealed many healthcare organizations have still not patched the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) flaw that was exploited in the WannaCry ransomware and NotPetya wiper attacks […]

The Physical Side of Security

Posted by Margaret - April 11, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Security, IT, Managed Services, Uncategorized

Being security aware doesn’t just mean being aware of suspicious links and cyber activities – it also means paying attention to physical situations. Here are three scenarios in the tangible world to keep in mind. 1) Should that door be open? Don’t let secured areas remain unlocked. If you have access to a secured area, don’t […]

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 […]