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As cyberattacks targeting healthcare increase, the 2025 HIPAA revisions introduce more rigorous cybersecurity requirements.

HIPAA Compliance in 2025: What Dental Practices Need to Know

New 2025 HIPAA regulations require dental practices to boost cybersecurity with risk assessments, multi-factor authentication, and stronger encryption. Discover how these changes impact protected health information protection and what dentists and office managers must do to stay ahead of compliance risks.

May 62 min read

Ransomware Gangs Are Targeting Businesses, Posing as Microsoft Teams IT Support

Ransomware gangs are posing as Microsoft Teams IT support to trick businesses into granting remote access. Cybercriminals like Black Basta are using Teams’ external chat features to deploy malware and steal sensitive data. Learn how these scams work and how to protect your organization.

Apr 12 min read

The Banshee Stealer malware highlights a critical shift in cyber threats targeting macOS users.

New Malware is A Wake-Up Call for Apple's macOS Users

New malware poses a significant threat to Apple's macOS users, it has capabilities to steal sensitive data such as browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and passwords.

Mar 43 min read

Texas Tech Data Breach Highlights Urgent Need for Strong Security Policies in Medical Practices

The scope of the breach is staggering, cybercriminals accessed or exfiltrated sensitive files of 1,465,000 individuals.

Feb 42 min read

A red computer room fill with several Chinese hackers.

The Scale of China's Cyberespionage: Protecting Yourself with Encrypted Messaging Services

China’s “Salt Typhoon” cyberespionage campaign breached major U.S. telecoms, exposing sensitive data and surveillance systems. As threats grow, encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp offer vital protection for personal or company data. With end-to-end encryption and metadata shielding, they help safeguard personal and business communications in an increasingly vulnerable digital landscape.

Jan 82 min read

A new ransomware strain is targeting U.S. healthcare providers, risking patient data and critical services.

Microsoft Warns Healthcare Sector: New Ransomware Threat Puts Patient Data at Risk

Microsoft warns of a ransomware threat to healthcare providers. Learn how Vanilla Tempest exploits systems and what steps to take to protect

Dec 17, 20242 min read

Google’s AI-powered scam detection on Pixel devices stops fraud before it happens—but at what cost to privacy? Explore the benefits, risks, and what’s next.

Is Google’s AI Eavesdropping on Your Calls? Let’s Talk About Scam Protection and Privacy

Is Google’s AI listening to your calls? Discover how Pixel’s new scam detection works, its privacy impact, and what it means for the future.

Dec 3, 20242 min read

Shop Smart: Avoid Scams This Black Friday and Holiday Season

Stay safe this Black Friday and Holiday season! With $300M lost to fraud this year, avoid fake deals, phishing emails, and sketchy QR codes.

Nov 26, 20242 min read