Big Changes for Small Practices: Stay Secure & Compliant The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is implementing major cybersecurity changes to the HIPAA Security Rule, and small medical offices are no longer exempt. These updates aim to protect patient data from cyber threats, but they also add new security and compliance responsibilities that […]
Tech support scams are on the rise, and falling for one can be a frightening experience. Scammers use fear and urgency to manipulate you into giving them access to your computer, phone, and even your bank account. Common scare tactics include falsely claiming that illegal activities, like accessing child pornography or financial crimes, have been […]
Intel’s 13th and 14th Gen Core processors are facing stability issues due to faulty microcode causing permanent damage to the cpu. A fix is expected in August 2024.
On July 19, 2024, the tech world experienced a significant disruption due to an issue with a recent content update for CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor on Windows hosts. This incident, which has been termed the “largest IT outage in history,” impacted numerous businesses worldwide, leading to system crashes, operational delays, and widespread inconvenience. What Caused the […]
In today’s digital landscape, websites serve as dynamic hubs where information is exchanged and transactions occur. For these digital platforms to operate smoothly and legally, they must have appropriate legal documents in place: the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and for medical websites, HIPAA compliance. These documents are essential for protecting the website owner and […]
Hey there! In the ever-evolving world of email security, understanding the acronyms DMARC, DKIM, and SPF is crucial. These standards are vital in protecting your email from spoofing, phishing, and other malicious activities. Let’s dive into what each of these acronyms stands for and why they’re important, especially with Gmail’s new requirements in play. What’s […]
Bing Copilot is Microsoft’s big leap into integrating generative AI into its products. It’s a chatbot feature in Bing, built on the ChatGPT foundation, and it’s shaking things up in Microsoft Edge and Bing searches. What’s Bing Copilot All About? Bing Copilot is Microsoft’s big leap into integrating generative AI into its products. It’s a […]
Apple recently released iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2 with important security updates. The update addresses vulnerabilities in the WebKit engine, a component responsible for processing web content. These vulnerabilities could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information and arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of reports that these issues may have been exploited in earlier […]
Apple’s latest iOS 17 update boasts a new feature called NameDrop, designed to simplify the process of exchanging contact information. By simply tapping iPhones together, users can share names, numbers, and even photos. While convenient, privacy advocates and some users are raising concerns that NameDrop might be a little too eager to share, potentially compromising […]
Winget, the Microsoft Windows Package Manager, streamlines software installation on Windows machines. However, users might encounter an issue where the required geographic region data is missing during the installation process. This article guides you through understanding why this occurs and provides a solution to fix the problem. Related error messages The Issue When attempting to […]