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Cyber Security

Following longstanding concerns over the software company’s ties to Russian intelligence, the antivirus software Kaspersky Total Security was officially banned for sale, resale, and licensing in the US.

Cyber Security

With cyberattacks threatening businesses at an alarming rate, many leaders are exploring their options for cyber insurance. Cyber threats in the digital age are becoming more complex and sinister than simple phishing emails. Some of these threats may include:

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When employees are laid off or let go, the conversation of technology offboarding can be an uncomfortable one.

Cyber Security

Most people can relate to the experience of getting texts or phone calls from random numbers. They don’t always sound harmful. They might sound like they’re genuinely trying to reach someone, saying things like: “Is this Linda from the dry cleaners?” or “Hi ___, Jack has to miss soccer practice this evening.”

Cyber Security

New York Senator Chuck Schumer recently sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services after a massive cyber-attack against Change Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare companies in the US.

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Every business needs a solid IT strategy to keep up with the rise in cybercrime and the swift pace of technological innovation. Manufacturing companies face unique risks to their productivity if they don’t optimize their cybersecurity. This is partly due to vulnerabilities they might consider less critical than core manufacturing systems. Here's an overview of manufacturing plant security.

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Many healthcare providers have pivoted after the COVID-19 pandemic to offer telehealth services. This creates a unique challenge for healthcare cybersecurity compliance outlined by HIPAA. This is because telehealth communications platforms will likely need to store and secure protected health information (PHI).

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Cybersecurity experts warn that email scams are becoming much harder to spot, putting businesses at risk. Scammers target businesses since they have the most abundant resources to steal.

Cyber Security

With all the different ways we communicate, it can be difficult to discern real messages from fake ones. Even with training, social engineering remains a threat to your business' cybersecurity.

Cyber Security

Since the sharp rise of cyberattacks against businesses following the pandemic, data privacy is more important now than ever. As you’re creating a data protection and recovery plan, it’s crucial to define your data privacy strategy for both internal and external threats.