Posts by charne@cybersecurityinstitute.co.za
MANAGING PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE VIRTUAL ARTERIES OF THE HEALTH SECTOR
Personal health records are no more just a bulging family file with scribbled notes kept at the local GP rooms. Whenever we receive some health service, whether it be to test for Covid-19, to get vaccinated, to take out health insurance, to visit the dentist, or just get non-prescription meds at the local pharmacy, personal…
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine Cyber Attacks
On 24 February 2022 Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the likes of which have not been seen in the European theatre for many decades. The invasion, carried out by the Russian military, might be reminiscent of past wars but there is one key detail to take into account: the cyber element. The Cyber…
Read MoreYour Facebook Account Has Been Hacked? Here’s What to Do
In the unfortunate event that your account is compromised, here is a list of steps that can be taken to assist you in resecuring your account: Step 1 The first thing to do is to take a deep breath and verify that your account has, in fact, been hacked. Try logging into your account with…
Read MoreHow Facebook Accounts get Hacked and How You Can Prevent It
Overview There are many ways for malicious parties to gain access to your Facebook account, shattering that illusion of control and privacy we all value so much. The majority of which involve the hacker conducting their operations over the internet, meaning you may never see or hear your adversary in person. But more commonly used…
Read MoreTo WhatsApp or Not – Please Telegram me a Signal
Announcing changes to the WhatsApp Terms of Service resulted in people rushing to register on alternative platforms such as Telegram and Signal, while not-yet-quitting the popular chat service. I do wonder though, how many actually made time to read the changed Terms of Service, as well as the Terms of Services for Telegram and/or Signal?…
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