Beware of fake settlement websites. My parents just received a solicitation and as I looked into it the page was EXACTLY like the legitimate submission page. The only difference was the url line. BEWARE…..
Equifax, fake settlement sites
Month: July 2019
Ransomware Tsunami
As this article, points out training and awareness are vital in an organizations cyber security strategy. Even with a multitude of technical controls in place a simple click from a privileged user can circumvent the best defenses. Information security professionals have to get leaderships/managements buy-in to support a comprehensive security strategy.
Get Ready For A Ransomware Tsunami – Forbes
NIST Cybersecurity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created this site to assist small businesses who may have limited cybersecurity resources. Check out the FCC Cyber Planner under Planning Guides to help identify your organizations cyber assets.
The “SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY CORNER” (click the pic)
FTC Cybersecurity Basics
The Federal Trade Commission provides resources on 12 different topics including cyber scams like ransomware and phishing, key considerations like physical security and vendor security, and more technical guidance on things like email authentication.
Learn the basics for protecting your business from cyber attacks. The business cybersecurity resources in this section were developed in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security.”
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FDA Safety Communication – Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump
Please be mindful of any devices you use especially for healthcare that can be controlled/adjusted/configured remotely. The FDA put out this communication about such a device. Please heed accordingly.
“The FDA is concerned that, due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified in the device, someone other than a patient, caregiver or health care provider could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby MiniMed insulin pump and change the pump’s settings.”