Tag: ransomware

2021 Year in Review

December 21, 2021

As the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to take a look back. In this 2021 Year in Review, we analyze the most important developments in cybersecurity, as well as the major information security threats. 2021 Year In Review: The Impact Of Coronavirus As we entered year two of the coronavirus pandemic, […]

Why the Healthcare Industry is a Target for Cybercrime

September 21, 2021

Healthcare data seems mundane- but in the hands of a cybercriminal it can be quite valuable. Medical records contain private information that can be used to blackmail or impersonate others. Even if you aren’t a public figure with a sensitive medical condition, the financial and personal identifiers found in medical records make them a target […]

30th National HIPAA Summit Recap

March 30, 2021

Last week, the LuxSci team attended the Virtual 30th National HIPAA Summit. The conference featured government and industry leaders who led sessions on updates to HIPAA rules, ongoing threats to cybersecurity, the impacts of remote work, and many other topics. We can’t touch on every session that took place over the four days of the […]

The first 7 steps to recovering from a ransomware attack

November 17, 2020

If you have been affected by a ransomware attack, we have compiled some guidance to help you get started with your recovery process.  These steps are simple and quick and will get you going in the right direction until you have a professional team on your side to help you emerge confidently from the crisis.

10 Tips for Preventing Ransomware Attacks

November 10, 2020

You’re already working long hours. Economic pressures are growing, and your team is running on empty. Now you need to mitigate yet another problem. Preventing ransomware attacks and mitigating their extreme financial impacts (an average of $8,500/hour of downtime) is essential. The following best practices can help your IT and healthcare administrators protect your systems.