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In today’s cutthroat legal industry, having a team of skilled lawyers alone no longer guarantees success. To stay competitive, law firms must also have optimized business IT so they can increase their efficiency, and consequently improve client satisfaction.

While implementing cybersecurity solutions such as anti-malware programs and firewalls is crucial in mitigating the risk of attacks, it’s also important that these controls are regularly checked and tested. This way, weaknesses and vulnerabilities in network security can be uncovered and remedied before these could be exploited.

For most users, the iPad is fantastic just as it is. It’s easy to use and there are myriad apps and content available to download from the App Store. But there are people who aren’t too happy with the restrictions that Apple imposes on how they can control and customize their device.

Technological advancements in the legal industry have enabled many law firms to operate more efficiently. But with convenience also comes cybersecurity risks. Not only do law firms hold a huge amount of personally identifiable information (PII) that is valuable to hackers, but they also use outdated technologies that can be easily infiltrated.

Cyberattacks on the healthcare sector are rising and becoming more sophisticated today, and big hospitals and small private clinics are both targets. Just in the past three years, more than 93% of healthcare companies have suffered a data breach. There has also been a 45% increase in cyberattacks targeting healthcare organizations globally since November 2020.
Why do cybercriminals target the healthcare industry?
Cybercriminals target healthcare companies because they store large amounts of protected health information (PHI) such as medical records, Social Security numbers, credit card details, and other similar data.

A year ago, no one could have predicted that countless businesses would shift to a remote work model. The pandemic hit hard and fast, and small businesses had to think on their toes. Many had only a few weeks to adapt. It was stressful and extremely challenging.

In the United States, breaches of electronic protected health information (ePHI) affecting 500 or more people must be made public. The breaches reported in 2020 are as follows:

Cases currently under investigation

Type of breach
No. of cases from Jan.

With 2020 behind us and COVID-19 vaccine distribution under way, 2021 may prove to be the year in which New York and the Tri-State Area are revitalized, both in economic and in public health terms.

Undoubtedly, we want a return to certain parts of our way of life.

Digital platforms and applications now form a core part of modern business, with companies reliant on such tools for quality customer service and optimal employee performance. Damaged, breached, or outdated IT infrastructures can thus have crippling effects on an organization’s growth and client relationships, and in worst cases, shut down their business altogether.

Whether you’re celebrating the holidays at home or managing a business through to the new year, quality tech is vital to ensuring smooth communications, transactions, and online activity. Investing in the proper tools not only helps you better meet customer demands or family obligations, but also protects your data from cybercriminals taking advantage of online holiday activity.