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Software updates can feel like a nuisance, but skipping them is one of the easiest ways to leave your systems vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Hackers are constantly looking for weaknesses, and outdated software is like an open door to your network.
But how do you know when it’s time to update, and should you always trust your computer to tell you? Here are five clear signs it’s time to update, plus tips on how to handle updates safely.
Important News: Microsoft will NO LONGER support Windows 10 after October 2025! While these PCs will still work after the official end date of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide product key free services that keep your device working properly and securely.
Phishing attacks are the most common cybercrime attack for one reason…they work. Every day, over 3.4 billion spam e-mails reach unsuspecting users’ inboxes. Phishing e-mails have held the top spot as the most frequent form of attack for years because they’re easy to implement, easy to scale and continue to fool people.
Engineering firms are a prime target for cybercriminals not because they make more money than other companies, but because their data is far more valuable than that of most other organizations. With the data that engineering firms hold, cybercriminals can acquire information on the inner workings of critical structures and systems the firm worked on and undermine their safety.
The regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) apply to all healthcare practitioners in the United States, including dental practices. But while digital protections for protected health information (PHI) often take the spotlight, it's important not to forget that HIPAA also mandates the implementation of physical data security measures.
The last thing you want in the midst of an emergency is to find your data security compromised and your business suffering the one-two punch of a disaster and a data breach. Unfortunately, a crisis is usually when you are at your most vulnerable.
Having a detailed response plan that includes effective cybersecurity strategies prepares you so that, when disaster strikes, your business can avoid the nightmare scenario and quickly recover and continue operating.
When 8.5 million Windows devices, including those at airlines, banks and hospitals, suddenly displayed the “Blue Screen of Death,” people began to panic. “We are under a cyber-attack!” most speculated. Fortunately, that was not the case, but the real reason behind the outage is alarming and something every business owner should be concerned about.
Even if you’re tired of hearing about AI, the reality is that those who embrace it, find the tools that work and learn how to use them efficiently WILL get ahead of those who refuse to try. However, sorting through the thousands of AI-powered programs on the market can feel like a daunting task, which is why we want to highlight one that we support.
The National Cancer Institute in Maryland recently analyzed data from three major US health studies that gathered information on people’s daily multivitamin use. They discovered that people who took daily multivitamins had a 4% higher mortality rate than those who didn’t.
This surprising result echoes a scene from the movie Grumpy Old Men, where a character explains that, despite never exercising and having unhealthy habits, he has outlived many who followed strict health regimens.
Health insurance is designed to provide access to necessary treatments, preventive services and emergency care to individuals and families in need, and, apparently, now it’s also used to hand out paydays to scammers.
In February of this year, Change Healthcare fell victim to a cyber-attack that impacted thousands of health care providers, insurers and policyholders nationwide.
