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What is Risk Analysis (Section 19 of the HIPAA Security Rule)

HIPAA Risk Analysis

Risk Assessment otherwise called Risk Analysis is a Required part of the HIPAA Security Rule 164.308(a)(1). To ensure compliance, health care providers, medical offices (Covered Entity), business associates, or any other entity that receives, transforms, or stores Electronic Protected Health Records (ePHI)  are required to perform a Risk Analysis at least once a year or […]

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5 Things You Should Do Right Now To Protect Yourself from Hackers

Online malicious hacking activities are on the rise. The latest news about Russian hackers stealing 1.2 billion usernames and passwords is a testament to how vulnerable we could be. Online activities is part of our daily life including banking, emails, social networking, and shopping. Having your password stolen could be very costly on all levels. […]

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Credit Card Authorization Override Trick

Someone allegedly has found a new clever way to buy products with fake or bad credit cards. He visited various Apple stores to purchase products. At the time of payment he provides four different debit/credit cards belonging to accounts that have been closed by the financial institutions. When the cards are declined by the Apple […]

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Credit Card Authorization Override Trick

Parrish allegedly has found a new clever way to buy products with fake or bad credit cards. He visited various Apple stores to purchase products. At the time of payment he provides four different debit/credit cards belonging to accounts that have been closed by the financial institutions. When the cards are declined by the Apple Store, he would object and protest and offer to call his bank to resolve the issue.

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Why Mobile? [Infographic]

This infographic by Usablenet, illustrates the substantial growth of mobile devices use.  Over half a billion mobile devices and connections were added last year alone.  With 79% of US shoppers using their smartphone for browsing and shopping on websites and apps, digital marketers can’t ignore the importance of mobile anymore.  

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