
The Facebook data breach scandal explained
Health Security Solutions | | Cambridge Analytica, data, Data breach, facebook, global science research, security, social, social media, this is your digital life
Thanks to social media, businesses can stay in close contact with their customers and while also attracting new ones. But what happens when one of these platforms doesn't guard the information you've given it? How does this affect its users? Last month, news broke that a firm known as Cambridge ... Read More

Tips for optimizing your mobile hotspot
Did you know you can keep your laptop connected to the Internet in areas without a Wi-Fi connection? All it takes is a portable, low-cost 4G router to make a private wireless network for their devices. These tiny devices are a great investment for employees working from the road, and ... Read More

Beware of watering hole attacks!
Health Security Solutions | | cyberattack, intrusion prevention system, security, update, VPN, watering hole attack
Hackers have plenty of ways to breach your systems. They can use complex programs to exploit software bugs, send emails to dupe you into downloading malware, or insert a malware-infected USB drive directly into your computer. However, another increasingly popular hacking method is a watering hole attack. The post Beware ... Read More

4 ways to speed up mobile charging
Whether you use an iPhone or a Xiaomi, your mobile will sooner or later run out of battery. When this happens, you want it to be charged to 100% quickly, but not everyone knows how to do it. Read on to learn four ways about how you can charge your ... Read More

Cybersecurity approaches to keep PHI safe
Health Security Solutions | | access, breaches, data, encryption, Health, healthcare, information, security
Healthcare organizations have always kept the possibility of data breaches in mind, especially since 2017 witnessed the biggest and most expensive data breach to date. To counter this, more businesses have hired certified technicians, but that’s not enough. The post Cybersecurity approaches to keep PHI safe appeared first on Health ... Read More

Ready for tax season phishing scams?
Health Security Solutions | | confidential, cyberthreat, data, information, Phishing, Priority Post, scam, security, security bloggers network
As tax season looms, so do phishing scams. For cybercriminals, this is the ideal time of year to deceive unsuspecting individuals into releasing sensitive private or company information. Businesses must therefore take extra precautions between now and April 17th to avoid hackers from selling your confidential data in the dark ... Read More

4 reasons for slow mobile internet speeds
Health Security Solutions | | cache, hardware, mobile phone, network, router, security bloggers network, wifi
Have you ever gotten frustrated with your phone because the browser took more than five minutes to load? Before you start blaming your old phone, check out these four reasons that might be the cause of sluggish internet connection. Router location One simple yet overlooked reason why your WiFi-connected phone ... Read More

More leaks from Equifax breach
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The Equifax breach in 2017 exposed the personal information of 145.5 million people in the US and some parts of the UK and Canada, but the number of victims keeps increasing. In the beginning of March, the credit-reporting company revealed that more personal information was leaked. The post More leaks ... Read More

How to make Alexa your office assistant
Health Security Solutions | | Alexa, amazon, Artificial Intelligence, hardware, productivity, security bloggers network
Amazon’s Alexa has come a long way from performing basic functions like setting alarms, streaming music, and providing weather updates, to an all-around office assistant superstar. As Amazon continues to develop Alexa, businesses can expect to see her become more relevant in an office setting. The post How to make ... Read More

Top 3 ways to prevent Spectre and Meltdown
Health Security Solutions | | Data breach, data storage, healthcare, Meltdown, patches, security, security bloggers network, Server, Spectre
Data security is critical to the healthcare industry. Hospitals and clinics need to ensure medical records are protected at all times to stay HIPAA-compliant. But with Spectre and Meltdown affecting every server, all healthcare providers are at risk of data breach. The post Top 3 ways to prevent Spectre and ... Read More