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Outcomes Rocket Publishes a 10 Part Podcast Series in Collaboration with the Health Sector Coordinating Council on Healthcare Cybersecurity That Includes 9 Leading Industry Resources for Healthcare Organizations Looking to Put a Stop to Cyber Crime

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Partnering with leaders in healthcare cybersecurity in their capacity as members of the Health Sector Coordinating Council , the podcast aims to illuminate advances made in protecting critical healthcare infrastructure and patient safety.

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  • Partnering with leaders in healthcare cybersecurity in their capacity as members of the Health Sector Coordinating Council , the podcast aims to illuminate advances made in protecting critical healthcare infrastructure and patient safety.
  • "One of the ongoing themes of every National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility," added Greg Garcia, Executive Director of the HSCC Cybersecurity Working Group.
  • How well do you know your healthcare supply chain; are your vendors and service providers infectious carriers of cyber attack.
  • Hosted by Saul Marquez, Outcomes Rocket Network is a podcast network that showcases the best podcasts in healthcare.

Avast Threat Labs finds U.S. most vulnerable to tech support fraud

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Software, Computer security software, Antivirus software, Computer security, Deception, Freeware, Security breaches, Avast Antivirus, Avast, Comparison of antivirus software, Computer virus, Fraud

According to Avast Threat Labs, users in the United States are most frequently attacked by technical support fraud .

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  • According to Avast Threat Labs, users in the United States are most frequently attacked by technical support fraud .
  • According to the FBI , tech support fraud was one of the top three crime trends in 2020.
  • "Tech support fraud is increasingly common and targets some of the most vulnerable individuals.
  • Antivirus software like Avast Free Antivirus blocks tech support fraud popups to protect users online.

A unique look into unreported Trojan malware that stole 1.2 TB of personal data

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Security, Security breaches, Malware, Computer virus, Website

The recently discovered database hosts 1.2 TB of stolen information, including billions of personal records like passwords, cookies, and files, that dates back to 2018-2020.

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  • The recently discovered database hosts 1.2 TB of stolen information, including billions of personal records like passwords, cookies, and files, that dates back to 2018-2020.
  • Our case study digs deeper into malware to illustrate how bad actors operate and what damage computer viruses can actually cause.
  • The unnamed malware, which was transmitted via email attachments and illegal software, successfully stole around 26 million credentials from around 1 million different websites.
  • The malware stole over 6.6 million files the affected users stored on their desktops and in the Downloads folder.

MCP Launches AI-Powered Endpoint-Protection Solution

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Security breaches, Cybercrime, Security, Cyberwarfare, Computer security, Computer network security, Internet security, Endpoint security, Ransomware, Malware, Antivirus software, Computer virus

b'State College, PA, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) today announced that its proprietary cybersecurity monitoring solution, Mission-Critical NetPulse SecureSM, now includes an option for endpoint protection, a malware detection-and-response (MDR) solution that detects and blocks malware and ransomware threats.\nUnlike traditional signature-based antivirus offerings, MCP\xe2\x80\x99s solution uses machine-learning models to detect zero-day malware, as well as known variants, fileless, script-based memory and external device-based attacks.

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  • b'State College, PA, May 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) today announced that its proprietary cybersecurity monitoring solution, Mission-Critical NetPulse SecureSM, now includes an option for endpoint protection, a malware detection-and-response (MDR) solution that detects and blocks malware and ransomware threats.\nUnlike traditional signature-based antivirus offerings, MCP\xe2\x80\x99s solution uses machine-learning models to detect zero-day malware, as well as known variants, fileless, script-based memory and external device-based attacks.
  • It is backed by MCP\xe2\x80\x99s security operations center (SOC), which continuously monitors for threats and alerts clients of suspicious activity.
  • The new solution is designed specifically for mission-critical and public-sector networks\xe2\x80\x94including servers, workstations, tablets and other devices\xe2\x80\x94which are twice as likely to be infected with malware or ransomware than other networks.\nAccording to Mike Beagles, MCP platform and service product manager, the endpoint protection was added to the Mission-Critical NetPulse SecureSM solutions suite because many mission-critical agencies are unsure which cybersecurity resources are available and have legacy tools in place, making them easy targets for today\xe2\x80\x99s cyberattackers to install malicious executable files on servers, workstations, tablets and other devices.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThis new advanced endpoint protection solution can act as an agency\xe2\x80\x99s frontline, and plays a crucial role in establishing a proactive, wide-ranging cybersecurity risk-prevention program,\xe2\x80\x9d Beagles said.\n'

GreenBank Capital to acquire significant stake in globally important Covid-killer

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Articles, Health sciences, Health, Epidemiology, Pandemics, Virus, Zoonoses, Surface charge, Computer virus, Electrokinetics

CodiKoat\'s innovative, virus-destroying technology is capable of radically enhancing the fight against such threats.

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  • CodiKoat\'s innovative, virus-destroying technology is capable of radically enhancing the fight against such threats.
  • CodiKoat\'s unique solution uses weak electric current to alter the surface charge characteristic of the virus particles.
  • This modification in surface charge destabilises the electrokinetic properties of the viruses and facilitates aggregation of these particles.
  • Our management are based in Toronto, Dallas, New York and London and are used to working across borders remotely.

First Pilot Program of Easy Saliva Test for Weekly Monitoring of Viral Infection and Other Health Risks Launched in the US

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Medical tests, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Health, Infectious diseases, Zoonoses, Saliva testing, Virus, Saliva, Computer virus

Mr. Leung then focused on identifying other data points that could enhance their program and settled on saliva as a critical focus.

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  • Mr. Leung then focused on identifying other data points that could enhance their program and settled on saliva as a critical focus.
  • This idea is exciting, and we have moved forward seeking potential US-based partners.
  • "\nCOVID - 19 has escalated some of their research because, as with any disease or foreign intruder in our bodies, saliva shows the body\'s response to viruses.
  • eNano\'s saliva test can isolate data (in a particular number range) that shows something like a virus is active in our system.

Former US Assistant Secretary for Health, Admiral Joxel Garcia, MD, Joins Flurotest Advisory Board to Support COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing System for the Masses

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Articles, Health, Global health, Computer virus, Deception, Internet security, Virus

"I see FluroTest as both a powerful public health tool and a national security tool.

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  • "I see FluroTest as both a powerful public health tool and a national security tool.
  • New variant cases are spreading throughout the world and across North America at unprecedented levels," said Dr. Garcia.
  • "When you have a virus that mutates as quickly and aggressively as this one does, the chances for it to become endemic magnify exponentially.
  • With FluroTest deployed, one could literally make this determination in a single day instead of two or three months' time.

Mission Accomplished: WebSafety Acquires VeriDetx Inc.

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Articles, Health, Bactericides, Disinfectant, Hygiene, Computer virus, Virus, Sanitization

"The acquisition of VeriDetx promises to speed the growth of our company and give a shot in the arm to local economies by allaying fears and restoring confidence" stated Rowland Day, CEO and Founder of WebSafety.

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  • "The acquisition of VeriDetx promises to speed the growth of our company and give a shot in the arm to local economies by allaying fears and restoring confidence" stated Rowland Day, CEO and Founder of WebSafety.
  • Mr. Astor went on to say: "The merging of WebSafety and VeriDetx represents an important step is reaching our goals and objectives and building a brand that is recognizable and respected."
  • VeriDetx Inc. ( www.veridetx.com ) markets a broad line of proprietary walk-through disinfecting booths and sanitizers.
  • Safe, practical, effective and affordable the products offer a first line of defense against bacteria, viruses, and fungi

DATA443 ANNOUNCES NEW RANSOMWARE PRODUCT FOR ENDPOINTS IN RESPONSE TO ESCALATING INFECTION COSTS AND EXTORTION RISKS

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Security breaches, Ransomware, Security, Computer virus, Cybercrime

The functionality of Data443 Ransomware Recovery Manager is a direct response to the escalating ransomware attacks experienced around the world on a daily basis, said Jason Remillard, founder and CEO of Data443.

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  • The functionality of Data443 Ransomware Recovery Manager is a direct response to the escalating ransomware attacks experienced around the world on a daily basis, said Jason Remillard, founder and CEO of Data443.
  • Not only has the incident rate been increasing, the infection rates, costs, and true damages are also increasing year over year, and at an accelerated rate.
  • It is no longer a matter of if but when a ransomware or virus attack hits a business.
  • Augmented with Data Classification and Data Governance capabilities within the larger Data443 product family, Ransomware Recovery Manager possesses unique capabilities unmatched in this market segment.

SyncBackPro Named in the Capterra Shortlist Report for Backup Software

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Security breaches, Malware, Ransomware, Articles, Computer virus, Computing, Capterra, Software, Technology

Ltd. announced today that it has been named a contender for the top Backup Software product by Capterra, an online service that helps individuals and organizations find the right software.

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  • Ltd. announced today that it has been named a contender for the top Backup Software product by Capterra, an online service that helps individuals and organizations find the right software.
  • The Capterra Shortlist is a proprietary research report made up of the world's top software products.
  • Users of SyncBackPro have praised the software for being the "Swiss army knife of copy tools" and "the most flexible and reliable backup software for the PC,"which is why SyncBackPro remains the Windows tool of choice for backing up and synchronizing files and data.
  • SyncBackPro provides an unprecedented level of protection against ransomware, hardware damage, file corruption, viruses, malware and accidental or deliberate destruction.