Update on WannaCry Ransomware Worm [55]




Medical Practice Trends show

Summary:  <br> <br> <br> <br> Update on WannaCry Ransomware Worm<br> How to Protect Your Practice from Attack<br> Guest Mike Meikle of SecureHIM. Mr. Meikle discusses the impact that this cyber-attack has had on various industries especially healthcare entities. [As of this posting, some patches have been made available to computer users; however, the WannaCry ransomware worm is not completely 'dead'. Also, the advice in this podcast applies to other varieties of ransomware - Ed.]<br> <br> This issue (14:10):<br> <br> What is 'phishing' and what are some examples?<br> Why the WannaCry worm has been particularly devastating<br> What are the next actions that medical practices should take to protect their data?<br> <br> Some additional resources:<br> Mike Meikle, CEO of SecureHIM - contact Mike for a free first consultation<br> <br> Blog: www.mikemeikle.com<br> Corporate Site: www.securehim.com<br> Email: mmeikle@securehim.com<br> Phone: 8046477022<br> <br> Data Breach Today article on WannaCry Ransomware Worm