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Paging Cybersecurity: Healthcare Providers Need to Make a “Change” to Protect Themselves, and Their Patients, Against Cyberattacks

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In February 2024, the healthcare industry was rattled by a significant cyberattack targeting Change Healthcare (“Change”), a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest health insurance companies in the world. The...more

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Insider Threats to Healthcare Data: What You Need to Know and 5 Steps You Can Take Now

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Healthcare data breaches are occurring more frequently and on larger scales than ever before – and while you defend against cyberattacks and other external threats, make sure you do not overlook the critical role your...more

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Best Practices for Reducing the Cost of a Cyber Incident for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses

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Originally published in American Business Magazine - May 2024. Many small- and mid-sized business owners believe that they are not prime targets for a cyber breach and that threat actors only go after large companies. This...more

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World Password Day: Security Through Long, Unique Passwords

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Today is World Password Day, a day for organizations to remind their employees of the importance of using strong passwords and practicing good password hygiene to protect personal and work accounts. Given the large number of...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Caution! Credential Stuffing on the Rise

If you have a tendency to reuse the same password across multiple accounts, you could be leaving yourself (and your organization) exposed to risk. Credential stuffing, the stealthy technique fueling a recent explosion of...more

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Ransomware Costs Businesses Record-High $1 Billion in 2023: Your 5-Step Plan to Prevent Attacks in 2024

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2023 was the most devastating year yet for ransomware attacks, with businesses forking over $1 billion in ransom payments for the first time ever – and 2024 is expected to be even worse. Beyond the payments, the average cost...more

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Deepfake Scammers Steal $25 Million From Company: 5 Ways You Can Avoid Being Victim to Latest AI Nightmare

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A group of scammers recently used deepfake technology – now readily available to just about anyone – to trick a finance employee into paying them over $25 million of corporate funds. This might be one of the world’s biggest...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Top ten cybersecurity tips for organizations during the holiday season

‘Tis the season for the hustle and bustle of year-end holiday activities. With that comes the increased risk of cybercriminals exploiting the season to find vulnerabilities. This includes taking advantage of increased online...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Series: Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training

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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up, it’s worth mentioning that employee security awareness training is an ongoing process. Employee error remains a significant contributing factor in data breaches. According to the...more

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Doubling Your Account Security With Multi-Factor Authentication

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This article is the second in a series of articles about Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, K2 Integrity will be providing tips and solutions to organizations to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the...more

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Maintaining Good Password Hygiene

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It’s important to stay secure throughout the year, and in October, cybersecurity takes on even more significance: since 2004, it has been designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In the 20 years since its inception,...more

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Navigating Work and Travel: Essential Actions for Companies Looking to Keep Their Data Secure

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Many organizations give employees the ability to work from anywhere, adding convenience and flexibility to work and personal schedules. However, with this flexibility comes responsibility—the responsibility to protect the...more

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FTC Signals Increased Enforcement Effort Against Ineffective Data Security Protocols

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With two recent enforcement actions, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shown that administering appropriate data security policies is an area of priority. On October 24, 2022, the FTC announced a Proposed Consent Order...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Privacy and Cybersecurity Training: Addressing Regulatory Concerns

As we pass the half-way mark of 2022, many are reflecting on their privacy compliance progress. One area that seems to be a constant battle is training. How much is needed? What kind of training? What are expectations from...more

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5-Step Plan for Employers to Defeat Text Message ‘Smishing’ Scams

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Have you received a text from a random number in the last few days? Perhaps the text looks quite obviously suspicious, but it could pass as legitimate – especially if you are distracted or multitasking while scrolling through...more

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The New Normal Workplace (pt. 1) – R&C Management

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Most businesses began 2021 with ambitions to return to the office. But in keeping with a trend of disruption, we are faced with new COVID variants, questions on when and how schools will respond, a cultural shift towards...more

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Happy Data Privacy Day – What Are You Doing to Keep Your Data Secure?

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Data Privacy Day is celebrated on January 28 each year to raise awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust. In honor of Data Privacy Day, now is an ideal time to review your...more

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No Password Required: An Infowar Expert Paved the Path From Rock-And-Roll to Cybersecurity

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The No Password Required Podcast is dedicated to introducing and celebrating the practitioners, leaders, researchers, and individuals who are shaping the cybersecurity industry. Join us for an in-depth conversation that...more

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Developing A Privacy And Cybersecurity Training Program For Employees

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Increased remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated privacy and cybersecurity concerns, and likely has not changed the finding in Experian’s 2015 Second Annual Data Breach Industry Forecast:.....more

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Trade Secret Protection With A Remote Workforce: 7 Practical Considerations for Employers

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The COVID-19 remote work era is now in its tenth month, and employees continue to work away from the physical office, without in-person supervision, and perhaps outside of the company network. During this time, many employees...more

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Financial Services Employers Face Significant Increase In Cybersecurity Threats

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Employers in the financial services sector are facing an unprecedented number of cybersecurity attacks during the pandemic crisis. To put this in perspective, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued...more

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Cybercriminals Target Healthcare Industry During The Pandemic

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Several federal agencies have teamed up to warn healthcare employers of the increased threat they face as a result of malicious cybercriminals aiming to take advantage of the pandemic to wreak havoc on their operations. The...more

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FTC Zoom Settlement Requires Upgrades to Security

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a settlement with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (Zoom) after allegations that Zoom misled users through deceptive and unfair practices that made users believe their...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Insider Cyber Threats From Outside the Office

Insider threats continue to be pervasive and real. Last month’s indictment of a Russian national accused of conspiring to recruit a U.S. company’s employee to carry out a cyberattack is a sharp reminder of that. According to...more

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Not If But When: Cybercrime Targets Telework

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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans have deserted the physical workplace. Modern technology and remote access capabilities have made it possible to transform almost any job to a telework position. As...more

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