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Many small businesses today are at risk of losing their data and getting their systems taken over because of cyberattacks. In fact, according to the Verizon Business 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, almost a third of data breaches in 2020 involved small organizations.

Healthcare providers are relying on mobile technologies more than ever for doing work and communicating with practitioners, staff, and patients. Wireless networks and portable devices in the healthcare setting have their benefits, and IT staff must have controls like mobile device management (MDM) software to efficiently maintain and manage the security and privacy required by federal regulations.

In today’s cutthroat legal industry, having a team of skilled lawyers alone no longer guarantees success. To stay competitive, law firms must also have optimized business IT so they can increase their efficiency, and consequently improve client satisfaction.

While implementing cybersecurity solutions such as anti-malware programs and firewalls is crucial in mitigating the risk of attacks, it’s also important that these controls are regularly checked and tested. This way, weaknesses and vulnerabilities in network security can be uncovered and remedied before these could be exploited.

For most users, the iPad is fantastic just as it is. It’s easy to use and there are myriad apps and content available to download from the App Store. But there are people who aren’t too happy with the restrictions that Apple imposes on how they can control and customize their device.

Technological advancements in the legal industry have enabled many law firms to operate more efficiently. But with convenience also comes cybersecurity risks. Not only do law firms hold a huge amount of personally identifiable information (PII) that is valuable to hackers, but they also use outdated technologies that can be easily infiltrated.

Cyberattacks on the healthcare sector are rising and becoming more sophisticated today, and big hospitals and small private clinics are both targets. Just in the past three years, more than 93% of healthcare companies have suffered a data breach. There has also been a 45% increase in cyberattacks targeting healthcare organizations globally since November 2020.
Why do cybercriminals target the healthcare industry?
Cybercriminals target healthcare companies because they store large amounts of protected health information (PHI) such as medical records, Social Security numbers, credit card details, and other similar data.

A year ago, no one could have predicted that countless businesses would shift to a remote work model. The pandemic hit hard and fast, and small businesses had to think on their toes. Many had only a few weeks to adapt. It was stressful and extremely challenging.

In the United States, breaches of electronic protected health information (ePHI) affecting 500 or more people must be made public. The breaches reported in 2020 are as follows:

Cases currently under investigation

Type of breach
No. of cases from Jan.

With 2020 behind us and COVID-19 vaccine distribution under way, 2021 may prove to be the year in which New York and the Tri-State Area are revitalized, both in economic and in public health terms.

Undoubtedly, we want a return to certain parts of our way of life.