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Addressing the Unique Ransomware IT Security Issues in Healthcare

August 8th, 2017 by admin

Stethoscope, glasses, and pills resting on a paper ECG readout

Ransomware, a type of malware that holds a computer hostage and tries to force the victim to pay money to recover access, is a nightmare for any business, but the healthcare industry faces the more severe side of a ransomware attack. The healthcare industry...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Security

Mac- and Linux-Based Malware Targets Biomedical Industry

March 14th, 2017 by admin

Skull and crossbones symbol drawn with 1s and 0s

The malware infection, discovered in late January, that's been hiding out on Mac and Linux devices for more than two years doesn't mean the security floodgates are open, but it is a reminder that these devices aren't invincible. Apple is calling this...

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Posted in: Security