Hacker gains access to Magellan RX Management employee’s account, which contained health plan member data

Despite advanced security practices and other defensive efforts, phishing scams will inevitably make their way into employees’ inboxes. Fortunately, such messages can be rendered harmless, unless they are acted upon by an employee. Every business can enhance its defensive posture by providing comprehensive awareness training to keep employees abreast of the latest threats and the best practices for protecting company data.

Solara Medical Supplies to update security protocol after unauthorized third-party gained access to 80,000 patients’ data

Preventing a data breach begins with accounting for your vulnerabilities. One of the easiest yet most important cybersecurity initiatives that businesses should undertake is tightening up security around company email accounts. Whether your business fortifies credentials with strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication or it integrates active monitoring protocols to evaluate data movement, password protection is quickly becoming a “can’t miss” component of any data security strategy.

PayMyTab failed to follow security protocol, exposing thousands of users’ personal information

Understandably, SMBs sometimes fall short in funding cybersecurity initiatives, but compromises can stifle growth and innovation. This incident was an entirely avoidable mistake, and it’s one that could cost the company as it seeks to expand its customer base and capabilities. More than that, it’s a reminder that a great idea can be stymied by failing to account for the vulnerabilities that accompany improvements in user experience.

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