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Office 365: New security updates

Posted on Thursday April 19, 2018 | windows, security, outlook, onedrive, office 365 home, microsoft, email encryption

Microsoft recently rolled out security updates to Office 365 for business and home users. These enhancements aim to increase safety when sending or receiving an email in Outlook, sharing links in OneDrive, and alerting users of possible malware infection.

Beware of watering hole attacks!

Posted on Tuesday April 17, 2018 | watering hole attack, vpn, update, security, intrusion prevention system, cyberattack

Hackers have plenty of ways to breach your systems. They can use complex programs to exploit software bugs, send emails to dupe you into downloading malware, or insert a malware-infected USB drive directly into your computer. However, another increasingly popular hacking method is a watering hole attack.

3 Surprising applications of blockchain

Posted on Tuesday April 10, 2018 | security, real estate, law, decentralized, business value, blockchain, bitcoin, agriculture

Most people associate blockchain technology with Bitcoin, the infamous digital currency that rose to fame in 2017. But blockchain technology is not tied to financial transactions, and it's creating all sorts of exciting opportunities for faster, more secure information exchange -- see for yourself!

3 ways to ensure your FB data is private

Posted on Monday April 09, 2018 | social media, security, protection, privacy, information, facebook, data

The public went into a frenzy when reports surfaced that Cambridge Analytica, a UK-based data analytics firm, retrieved millions of Facebook users' private information without their knowledge. But that doesn't mean you can't do anything about it, and here are 3 ways to guarantee your data remains private.

Cybersecurity approaches to keep PHI safe

Posted on Monday April 02, 2018 | security, information, healthcare, health, encryption, data, breaches, access

Healthcare organizations have always kept the possibility of data breaches in mind, especially since 2017 witnessed the biggest and most expensive data breach to date. To counter this, more businesses have hired certified technicians, but that's not enough. They also need to implement the most advanced systems and protocols to reinforce their work, namely:

Ready for tax season phishing scams?

Posted on Thursday March 29, 2018 | security, scam, phishing, information, data, cyberthreat, confidential

As tax season looms, so do phishing scams. For cybercriminals, this is the ideal time of year to deceive unsuspecting individuals into releasing sensitive private or company information. Businesses must therefore take extra precautions between now and April 17th to avoid hackers from selling your confidential data in the dark web.