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  • Cyber Security:  Five Common Phish Attack Schemes

    Cyber Security:  Five Common Phish Attack Schemes

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    Hackers only need you, that’s right just you. They are sneaky and know the general population is busy and doesn’t pay close attention to the emails they receive. Hackers know people are comfortable in their daily habits. They exploit this behavior by creating email scenarios designed to encourage a click. They need just one person…

  • “WannaCry” Ransomware Holds True to its Name

    “WannaCry” Ransomware Holds True to its Name

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    This week, countries around the world faced an unprecedented cyber security attack. On May 12, 2017, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Lead for the Department of Health and Human Services Laura Wolfe first reported it as a “significant security issue.” Hours later, the Department of Homeland Security’s Computer Emergency Readiness Team warned the public of a…

  • Don’t Fall Victim to Cyber-Security Disasters

    Don’t Fall Victim to Cyber-Security Disasters

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    Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the 2015 Fall Issue of Alabama Medicine magazine Every day, it seems the news is filled with more and more reports of cyber-security attacks. Unfortunately, the health care community is considered a prime target for those individuals who would seek to gain access to confidential information. Did…