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Lab: GPG

June 28, 2016

In this lab, we will get an introduction to the GnuPG, the GNU Privacy Guard, an open source implementation of PGP. One problem with public key encryption is

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Ransomware and Its Impact On Small Businesses

June 24, 2016

Ransomware is a kind of malware that limits or totally prevents users from gaining access to their computer system either by locking some files or the comput

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BYOD Security Training for Physicians: The Whys, Whats, Hows and Whens

June 23, 2016

Introduction Despite concerns over the use of personal devices in the healthcare industry, “bring your own device” (BYOD) is becoming “business as usual.” Nu

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The 5 Most Visible Cyber Attacks on Hospitals

June 22, 2016

Security concerns are growing exponentially in healthcare, as hospitals become the most financially lucrative targets for cyber-attackers. In 2015, one in th

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How to Educate Healthcare Employees to Stop Ransomware

June 22, 2016

Ransomware, the holding hostage of computers or data in exchange for money, is dramatically on the rise all across the world. Any business in any industry is

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Is Penetration Testing a Degree?

June 17, 2016

Penetration testing has become a mandatory aspect of keeping IT systems secure around the world today. With hacking now an ever-present threat to the securit

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How to Ensure HIPAA HITECH Compliance

June 15, 2016

By now, most people have at least some passing familiarity with HIPAA – the federal rules and regulations that apply to the security and handling of personal

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Case Study of Phishing for Data Theft/Ransom: Locky Ransomware

May 26, 2016

Ransomware like Locky spreads mainly through phishing emails, encrypts files using strong encryption, demands payment, and can cripple networks. Prevention relies on backups, updates, and user awareness.

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What Is Spear-Phishing?

May 25, 2016

When we talk about technology, everyone will agree that it is getting more advanced by the day and information is more easily accessible to us now than it wa

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Phishing Variations: Watering Hole Attacks

May 24, 2016

Watering Hole Attacks Related Phishing Variation Articles: Vishing SMiShing Spy-Phishing Pharming Watering Hole Attacks SPAM Wh

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Phishing Variations: Pharming

May 23, 2016

Pharming Related Phishing Variation Articles: Vishing SMiShing Spy-Phishing Pharming Watering Hole Attacks SPAM [pkadzone zone="main_top"] Pharming is a

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Phishing: Technical Details & Reasons for Attack

May 22, 2016

Phishing - Technical Details and Motives Related Phishing Articles: [clist id="1470243405619" post="35256"] Phishing involves attempts by Internet fraudster

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