Physicians and practice managers are constantly reminded by the media about how important cybersecurity is to their medical practice. The news is constantly filled with stories of the latest ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations. Despite this, many forget about cybersecurity when they leave the office. How many of these apply to you? Do you use public Wi-Fi internet connections?Do you or your family use any social media?Do you download apps from websites other than the iTunes or Google Play … [Read More...] about Personal Cybersecurity Tips 2021
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