For more than two decades, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been dedicated to teaching everyone how to stay safe and secure online. Throughout October we spotlighted cybersecurity in healthcare on Health IT Answers. Here are five highlights to recap.
By Art Gross – Phishing is one of the biggest threats to any business or individual. With October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we thought we’d explain what it is, why it is dangerous, and how to avoid falling for it, which are all critical to staying safe.
Selected articles from industry expert Art Gross on HIPAA security and compliance. These include phishing, hacking for health data, and protecting against ransomware.
By Art Gross – Phishing is the practice of tricking users by imitating reputable companies in order to reveal personal or confidential information which can then be used in a more illicit manner. This is done via a deceptive email or website, and often in a combination of both.
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