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The Aftermath: Steps to Recovering from a Malware Attack

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Malware (shorthand for “malicious software”) is any intrusive software that can infiltrate your computer systems to damage or destroy them or to steal data from them. The most common types of malware attacks include viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware. Malware attacks are pervasive, and can be devastating to an unprepared business.

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Cybersecurity in healthcare: How MSPs help safeguard patient data

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Many healthcare organizations can no longer function without relying on electronic health records (EHRs) and other technological advancements in healthcare. EHR and other healthcare tech tools make things faster and more efficient for healthcare providers. And how could they not?

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How to Combat Ransomware: Q&A with a Healthcare CISO

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Littman helped build a world-class infrastructure for Kelsey-Seybold Clinic based on Pure Storage® FlashBlade® to ensure medical records and data are always available to the healthcare workers who support the patients of this large, multi-specialty clinic system serving the Houston area.

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Cybersecurity in healthcare: How MSPs help safeguard patient data

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Many healthcare organizations can no longer function without relying on electronic health records (EHRs) and other technological advancements in healthcare. EHR and other healthcare tech tools make things faster and more efficient for healthcare providers. And how could they not?

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Data Protection Predictions from Experts for 2025

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Reproductive rights, immigration, healthcare/medical data, location tracking and surveillance will all get additional legislation to protect associated rights to restrict sharing of their data. Healthcare and medical data in particular will remain under strict scrutiny when it comes to consumer privacy online.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

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Once installed, the malware locks critical files and displays a ransom note demanding payment, often in cryptocurrency. Data breaches wreaked havoc on businesses from data management to healthcare in 2024. Publicized breaches erode confidence, particularly in industries like finance and healthcare, where data security is paramount.

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Using mobile devices in your medical practice? Here’s how to be HIPAA-compliant

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Mobile devices are so ubiquitous and full of useful features that it’s not surprising that medical professionals use these when administering healthcare services. Healthcare professionals lack training on how to use mobile devices in a HIPAA-compliant manner. Install an antivirus program. Encrypt the data you store.