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  • Ransomware Attacks Show that Healthcare Must Take Cybersecurity Seriously - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Michael Peters
    While healthcare providers and healthcare industry vendors cannot afford to ignore HIPAA compliance, a new threat emerged in 2016 and has only gotten bigger in the past year: ransomware attacks on hospitals and healthcare providers that are not seeking to breach patient information but instead ...
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  • What is PCI DSS Compliance? - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Michael Peters
    Confused about PCI DSS compliance and what your business needs to do to comply with it? This article will explain PCI DSS and the importance of complying with this important information security standard. What is PCI DSS? PCI DSS stands for the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security ...
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  • What is HIPAA Compliance? - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 09, 2017 from Michael Peters
    Confused about HIPAA and whether your business must comply with it? This article will explain HIPAA and the importance of complying with this complex federal law. What is HIPAA? HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which was signed into law by President ...
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  • Spear Phishing: Don’t Take the Bait! - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael Peters
    Don’t let your business get caught on a spear phisher’s hook. Like regular phishing, spear phishing involves sending legitimate-looking but fraudulent emails asking users to provide sensitive information and/or initiate wire transfers. However, while regular phishing emails are sent out en ...
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  • Jackpotting: How Secure Are Your Bank’s ATMs? - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael Peters
    ATMs were designed to protect their cash vaults, not their computer components, which leaves them vulnerable to “jackpotting” cyber attacks. Earlier this month, the American Bankers Association announced changes to its Bank Capture incident tracking system, which logs data on ATM attacks, as ...
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  • New York State Cyber Security Regulations Emphasize Governance, Risk & Compliance - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael Peters
    New York State Cyber Security Law Heavy on GRC and Proactive Cyber Security The first phase of the New York state cyber security regulations, which apply to insurance companies, banks, and other financial institutions operating within the state, went into effect at the beginning of March. ...
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  • Cyber Insurance Market Full of Uncertainty and Skimpy Coverage - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael Peters
    Despite the escalating intensity and frequency of cyber attacks, fewer than 1/3 of U.S. businesses have purchased cyber insurance policies. A recent report by Deloitte provides insight into why organizations are deciding to go without cyber coverage, as well as why many insurers are hesitant to ...
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  • Government Ransomware Is Everyone's Problem - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael Peters
    The word “ransomware” has become synonymous with the healthcare industry, but government ransomware attacks are a growing threat. Over the past year, the healthcare industry has been battered by an epidemic of ransomware attacks. The problem has become so ubiquitous that it is making their ...
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  • Will Cyber Insurance Cover Your Business After a Ransomware Attack? - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael Peters
    Don’t depend on a cyber insurance policy to cover your losses after a ransomware attack. Hackers have discovered that there’s fast, easy money in holding enterprise systems hostage, especially in industries that process and store highly sensitive data, such as education and healthcare. The ...
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  • Smart Toys Put Children and Parents at Risk of Data Breaches - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael Peters
    Internet-connected smart toys, a popular holiday gift item, have vulnerabilities that put both children and parents at risk of data breaches and identity theft. Smart toys, which connect to the internet and offer children a personalized, interactive play experience, were a very popular gift ...
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  • It’s Time to Get Serious About Education Cyber Security - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael Peters
    K-12 school systems, colleges, and universities are being increasingly targeted by hackers, yet education cyber security is as woefully lacking as other industries, as these recent incidents illustrate: • In November 2016, Columbia County School District in Georgia admitted to a breach of ...
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  • Doxware Takes Ransomware to the Next Level - by Michael Peters
    Submitted on Apr 06, 2017 from Michael Peters
    Doxware Leaks Your Private Data if You Don’t Pay the Ransom Ransomware began grabbing headlines about a year ago, after Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center paid hackers thousands of dollars in ransom after it got locked out of its systems. This large payday apparently encouraged hackers to ...
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