An Unencrypted Thumb Drive Costs a Medical Practice $150,000
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, P.C. of Concord, Mass. must pay a $150,000 HIPAA penalty after losing 2,200 patient records. According to the U.S. Department of[...]
“Smart” Appliances Now Pose a Global Malicious IT Threat!
You’re probably aware of the malicious activity waiting to attack your computer and smartphone. But have you ever worried about the security of your home[...]
Law Firms and The BYOD Trend: How to Manage Potential Security Risks
Law firms are rapidly adopting the “bring your own device” trend to improve productivity and efficiencies. But there’s a problem — Using BYOD can impact[...]
Retailers Beware: BlackPOS Continues To Attack Merchants In The U.S.
It hasn’t been that long since the Target Corp. and Neiman Marcus security breaches, and now cybersecurity firm IntelCrawler has discovered at least six ongoing[...]
New Year, New Security Measures
Protect Your Business From McAfee’s Predicted Security Threats. If you’re wondering what security threats to look out for in the New Year, McAfee released its[...]
White Hat vs. Black Hat Hackers and The Need For Ethical Hacking
What comes to mind when you hear the term “hacker?” For most people, the term is associated with cyber criminals. But did you know there[...]
Breaking IT News: Microsoft Announces They Will Provide Anti-Malware For XP Through July 14, 2015. However It Will Still Be Risky To Use
(January 17, 2014) — Microsoft announced yesterday that it will continue to provide anti-malware for Windows XP through July 14, 2015. However, it’s still important[...]
Educational Institutions Must Comply With FERPA When Using Technology
Educational institutions around the world process and store student information using various forms of technologies. Technological advancements bring with them productivity and efficiency capabilities. However,[...]
What You Need To Know About The Target Security Breach
The CEO of Target revealed their Point-of-Sale (PoS) systems were infected with malware. This resulted in the massive data breach that occurred over the holiday[...]
The Pebble Steel Smartwatch Will Be Available on January 28th!
Consumers have looked forward to wearable technology for years, and this year’s CES has labeled 2014 as the year of wearable tech. The Consumer Electronics[...]
Obsolete Technologies Your Law Firm Should Replace In 2014
With technology advancements, older types of technology are fast becoming obsolete for today’s law firms. When ringing in the New Year consider replacing older technologies[...]
Neiman Marcus Confirms Security Breach Over The Holiday Shopping Season
After Target Corp. revealed its data breach, — Neiman Marcus confirmed that cybercriminals also stole their customers’ payment card information over the holiday season. This[...]
