The ransomware attack on UnitedHealth’s ChangeHealthcare subsidiary reminds us of the importance of cyber security for the U.S. healthcare industry. While the attack highlighted the potential risks associated with storing sensitive data, it also presents an opportunity to improve security measures and protect patients and healthcare professionals. As cyber criminals’ methods become more advanced, it’s […]
Navigating the Cyber Security Landscape: Strategies for Hiring and Firing in the Digital Age
Many think cyber security doesn’t have a role in hiring and firing, but would you hire someone to operate an expensive piece of equipment and let them figure it out on their own? If someone leaves your organization, do you allow them to keep the building keys? Just like training new employees on equipment or […]
Password Manager: Why a Sticky-Note Just Won’t Cut It Unlock the Future!
To protect your accounts, you must have a hard-to-guess password. However, it can be challenging to remember a gibberish combination of letters, numbers, and symbols, let alone create different passwords for every account you make. Fortunately, a password manager solves this problem. Should you use your Internet browser’s built-in password-saving feature? You might have seen […]
Cyber Safety in the Battle of the Sexes Who Does it Better?
Are men and women significantly different in cyber safety? The answer is both yes and no! All else equal, there is no significant difference in vulnerability to cyberattacks between men and women. However, there are critical differences in the types of attacks each gender is more susceptible to. Studies suggest that phishing attacks are more likely […]
End-to-End Encryption: Demystifying How It Works and Why You Should Care
What Is End-to-End Encryption? End-to-end encryption protects your messages from hackers. It works by encrypting your confidential messages and storing them on backup servers. Essentially, end-to-end encryption ensures your messages are secure from unauthorized access. Why does it matter? This encryption ensures that even if hackers can access the messaging app’s servers, they cannot read […]
Unleashing Chaos: How Ransomware Is Escalating Its Attacks
Ransomware is malicious software that steals and encrypts files, rendering them inaccessible to the owner. The perpetrators demand a ransom fee in exchange for providing the decryption key. However, even after the payment is made, there is no guarantee that they will provide the key. Sometimes, they also resort to “double extortion,” threatening to publish […]