AI-Powered Cyberthreats: What You Need to Know (And How We Can Help)

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AI is helping supercharge cybercrime and today’s businesses are in the crosshairs. Attacks are faster, smarter and harder to spot. For many small-to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the question isn’t if an attack will happen, but when. Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create scams that look real, sound real and move at lightning speed. …

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The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Tech Health

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Your business runs on technology, but when was the last time you checked in on its health? Too often, IT maintenance is ignored until something breaks. The reality? Neglecting your tech environment doesn’t just invite risk. It can cost you time, money and customer trust. In this blog, we’ll uncover the true price of “doing …

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Why the Right IT Partner Is Key to Tech-Driven Growth

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Every business owner wants the same thing — growth. More customers, more revenue and more time to focus on what matters. But here’s the reality: Growth today isn’t just about hard work or great ideas. It’s about using the right tools to make your business faster, smarter and ready for what comes next. That’s where …

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Cyber Insurance Basics: What Every Business Needs to Know

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Cyberattacks rarely come with a warning, and when they hit, the damage can be fast and costly. From datarecovery to managing the fallout, a single breach can derail your operations for days or weeks. That’s where cyber insurance can step in to reduce the financial impact of an attack. However, not all policies offer the …

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IT and Cyber Insurance: Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Either

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Cyberthreats are evolving fast, especially with the rise of AI-powered attacks. That’s why a solid IT strategy isyour first line of defense, while cyber insurance acts as your financial safety net when threats break through. In this blog, we’ll explore why combining a strong IT strategy with comprehensive cyber insurance isn’t justsmart—it’s essential for protecting …

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Cyber Security: A Wake-Up Call from Syracuse ASC’s HIPAA Violation

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In today’s digital age, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue; it’s a critical component ofbusiness operations, especially in sectors handling sensitive information. The recentResolution Agreement between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)and Syracuse ASC, L.L.C., a specialty surgery center in Central New York, serves as astark reminder of the potential consequences of neglecting …

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FTC has taken action against Global Tel*Link Corp

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Global Tel*Link Corp. and its subsidiaries for failing to adequately secure personal data and notify consumers after a data breach. The breach occurred due to changes made by a third-party vendor to the security settings for the data stored in the cloud, leaving the personal data …

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Snooping in Medical Records

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Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital has settled with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for $240,000 after security guards accessed medical records without authorization. The hospital will update policies and procedures to protect patient information and train employees to prevent future breaches. OCR Director Melanie Fontes Rainer stressed the …

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Disclosure of Patients’ Protected Health Information to a News Reporter

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St. Joseph’s Medical Center has settled with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) over a HIPAA investigation regarding the disclosure of patients’ protected health information to a news reporter. The medical center provided a national media outlet with access to COVID-19 patients’ information without obtaining written authorization. OCR determined that three patients’ information was disclosed, …

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How Effectively Managing Risk Bolsters Cyber Defenses

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, where cyber threats and vulnerabilities continually emerge, it’s obvious that eliminating all risk is impossible. Yet, there’s a powerful strategy that can help address your organization’s most critical security gaps, threats and vulnerabilities — comprehensive cyber risk management. It goes beyond technical controls and considers organizational factors such as …

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