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Tampa General Hospital’s Data Breach: The Ripple Effect of Cybersecurity Negligence
September 26, 2023
Tampa General Hospital is one of the largest hospitals both in the Tampa Bay area and the state of Florida. Because of the sheer volume of patients seen at Tampa General Hospital, the information subject to a data breach is significant. A serious data breach occurred in May of 2023, but it is the response […]
Why Your Business Needs a Recurring Shred Schedule
September 14, 2023
Streamlining business processes can create efficiency in the workplace. Many business owners understand the importance of secure data destruction and the need to partner with a qualified and certified data destruction service, but occasional shredding may not be enough. When you handle your data destruction needs on an “as needed” basis, it can be easy […]
AI Chatbots and Privacy Concerns: Balancing the Benefits and the Risks
June 28, 2023
With the new prevalence of AI chatbots, many are torn between excitement over what this means for the future of productivity and concerns over privacy. AI Chatbots can increase productivity in the workplace, but it’s a balancing act between compliance with data security best practices and enjoying the benefits of leveraging AI to help out […]
How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Data Security Best Practices
June 21, 2023
Most of the time, a data breach isn’t caused by a sophisticated attack, but by a simple mistake in data security. Whether it is falling for a phishing scam, getting lazy with password creation, mishandling data, or letting unauthorized users access devices, a simple mistake can cause a massive problem. Avoiding these mistakes can save […]
The Cost of a Data Breach: Understanding the Financial and Reputational Risks
May 31, 2023
Data breaches can cause significant financial and reputational risks for businesses no matter how large or small. A data breach occurs when confidential or sensitive information is accessed, disclosed, or stolen without authorization. The information can be anything from personal data, such as customer and staff names, addresses, and social security numbers, to intellectual property, […]
The Human Factor: How Employee Training and Awareness Can Help Prevent Data Breaches
May 10, 2023
All businesses want to trust their employees, and most people would never knowingly put the business they work for at risk. The real truth is that human error is responsible for the vast majority of company data breaches. We are all aware of cyberattacks, but most of us also think we are too smart to […]
How to Identify a Text Message Scam
May 3, 2023
Last year there was a record increase in spam text messages. Scammers sent billions of texts and coerced victims out of more than $10 billion collectively. While many of us have gotten more savvy about filtering out email scams, text message scams do manage to fool many, even those of us who think we are […]
How do Password Managers Work?
April 26, 2023
The best way to avoid a hacker breaking into your online accounts and accessing your information is a strong password. We all know our passwords should be long, complex, and incorporate a variety of letters, numbers, and symbols. It’s a good idea not to use the same password for multiple accounts, but realistically, most of […]
Keeping You Informed: Tax Refund Scams to Watch for in 2023
March 29, 2023
Tax season, for many, is one of the most stressful times of the year. After all, not only do you have a deadline by which you have to file your taxes, you have to worry about collecting all of your financial information and ensuring that you file everything correctly. This can be particularly overwhelming if […]
What Uber’s Latest Data Breach Means to Your Business Data Security Measures
February 2, 2023
Data breaches happen with alarming regularity. Data security should be at the top of every company’s list of priorities, no matter how big or small your organization is. In 2022 alone, there were over 4,100 publicly disclosed data breaches, resulting in the exposure of around 20 billion records. It’s essential that you take every precaution […]
