For dentists in New York, Long Island, and the Tri-State Area, managing a dental practice comes with many challenges, one of the most pressing being compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While HIPAA ensures the confidentiality and security of patient information, staying compliant can feel like a full-time job in itself.
National Public Data confirmed in September 2024 that a hacker has compromised the personal records of millions of individuals. The information exposed includes the names, e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers and even Social Security numbers of up to 2.9 billion people.
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 Hackers are constantly looking for weaknesses, and outdated software is like an open door to your network.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.
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.
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.
Summer is a popular time for vacation travel. If you’re looking to squeeze in any last-minute travel, there is a scam circulating that you need to be aware of. As costs for everything from food to travel continue to increase, the logical step is to search for the best deals online to book a memorable trip without breaking your budget.
Just when you think cybercriminals will run out of new ideas for how to scam people, they find a way to get creative and surprise you. Now they’re faking data breaches, hoping to steal money from unsuspecting business owners and dark web data buyers alike.
