Major advancements in technology over the past couple of decades have completely altered the way in which we communicate as a society. Today, we expect all our communications to be fast, simple, and easy to access regardless of the device we’re using. Anything else is a nuisance that is behind the times. Although advancements in … Read more
The advent of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is truly revolutionizing patient care, promising to alleviate much of the burden on an already struggling healthcare system. For all the breathtaking potential of the IoMT, however, there are equally significant risks. More specifically, IoMT security is a deep and growing concern both as technologies proliferate … Read more
The healthcare industry has been notoriously lackluster when it comes to cybersecurity for a long time now. The long story short is that doctors are more focused on caring for their physical patients than they are on worrying about their data. That is on top of the fact that major health issues like COVID-19 are … Read more
The importance of cybersecurity in the modern world cannot be understated. Over the last two years, we’ve seen cybercrime take off as criminals attempt to leverage pandemic fears and insecurities to steal money from the average citizen. COVID-19 birthed a second pandemic of cybercrime, and those using virtual tools for mental health services are uniquely … Read more
Hollywood has long held a certain image of cybercriminals. What they look like, how they commit their crimes, and their motivations. However, like many things in Hollywood, the portrayal of hackers and cybercrime in general often misses the mark. A lone-wolf hacker takes on a corrupt corporation. They simultaneously drain their enemies bank accounts while … Read more
The healthcare Industry contains private and sensitive information about millions of patients in every country. Therefore, it’s no wonder that in 2017, it was the target of over 50 percent of cyber-attacks. Loaded with identity-revealing information like social security numbers, dates of birth, billing information and, of course, health insurance information, these details can be … Read more
The healthcare industry has been particularly vulnerable to cybersecurity risks. The biggest data breaches in 2018 involved email, phishing attacks, and the misconfiguration of databases. One attack even lasted longer than a year. With so much patient data in the healthcare system, it’s becoming increasingly important to improve data security. There are a variety of … Read more
Personal Information in High demand All of the data breaches in the news hint that the demand for personal information is not slowing down. Information is being stolen and sold across the dark web at an alarming rate. The amounts that are listed in recent report, such as the Marriott breach at 500 million, are … Read more
