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5 ways to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity

Webroot

Other times, well-intentioned employees fall victim to attacks like phishing, legitimate-looking emails that trick employees into giving attackers their credentials or other sensitive information—like patient data. In fact, 16 percent of breaches start with phishing. Monitor your data and improve your approach when necessary.

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Tips to protect your data, security, and privacy from a hands-on expert

Malwarebytes

Back in the early days of personal computing, perhaps one of the only real concerns was data loss from a drive failure. There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Back up your data frequently and check that your backup data can be restored.

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Tips to protect your data, security, and privacy from a hands-on expert

Malwarebytes

Back in the early days of personal computing, perhaps one of the only real concerns was data loss from a drive failure. There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Privacy – protecting your digital footprint [link]. Backup your data [link].

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 3)

The Last Watchdog

But they also increase the potential for security flaws and data privacy violations. In 2024 I encourage leadership to dedicate more attention to discussing the risks of spear phishing. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, GPT-4 Turbo and others will help developers build and deploy more applications faster. Educate your workforce.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced. Don’t click on anything you’re unsure of.

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What Is Cloud Security? Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

It’s critical in protecting your precious data while it travels to and sits in a remote storage location. Prioritizing cloud security helps guarantee that you have a safe, reliable resource for your data in today’s linked world. This contributes to compliance with data protection regulations.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. Legal ramifications Small organizations are also subject to various industry legal and regulatory regulations like GDPR , HIPAA , and CCPA to maintain data privacy.