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It’s no secret that the healthcare industry is a prime target for cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of patient data. Over the last few years, the landscape of IT security solutions has evolved significantly, offering healthcare organizations more robust measures to protect their patient data and meet the stringent standards set by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania is excited to announce the commencement of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a pivotal initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance aimed at educating and empowering individuals and organizations to protect themselves from cyber threats.
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September 16, 2022 – The Cyber Security Association of Pennsylvania has issued a recommendation for users of popular ride share service Uber to update their user credentials.
Uber has announced that they are investigating a wide-reaching security breach that was started when an employee answered a text message from a person impersonating IT support with their user credentials.
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Norton360 by NortonLifeLock Inc., has recently updated its popular antivirus product to include a new cryptocurrency mining component. The cloud-based service which is now part of the application allows customers to profit from the scheme, while Norton takes a 15% portion of any Ethereum currencies mined.
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Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania Raises Concerns Over Data Security and Privacy Risks Associated with DeepSeek AI
Harrisburg, PA – January 27, 2025 – The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania (PennCyber) today issued a warning to consumers regarding significant data security and privacy risks posed by the use of the DeepSeek AI assistant, a product of Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd. This comes in light of reports about the company’s skyrocketing popularity in the United States and concerns about its data handling practices.
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Harrisburg, PA – January 23, 2025 – The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania (PennCyber) is proud to champion Data Privacy Week, an annual effort to raise awareness about the importance of protecting personal and organizational data which kicks off Monday January 27th.
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Bypassing the TikTok Ban in the U.S. Spurs Cybersecurity Risks, Warns Experts
Philadelphia, PA – The recent TikTok ban in the United States has prompted TikTok engineers to implement rigorous measures to block access to the app for users within the country. Surprisingly, these measures also effectively counter attempts to bypass the ban using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), raising significant cybersecurity concerns.
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January 17, 2025
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Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania Responds to Supreme Court’s TikTok Ban Decision
HARRISBURG, PA – The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania (PennCyber) acknowledges the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, effectively banning the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok in the United States. The decision, aimed at addressing national security concerns, has significant implications for cybersecurity and the privacy of American users.
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January 16, 2025
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Cybersecurity Executive Order: A New Era of Digital Safety for Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, PA — The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania (PennCyber) commends the latest executive order issued by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. aimed at bolstering the nation’s cybersecurity defenses. This comprehensive order addresses the growing challenges posed by cyber threats and introduces robust measures to protect both federal systems and the private sector. The Association views this development as a necessary step forward in safeguarding digital infrastructure, businesses, and residents across Pennsylvania.