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Do you know how to protect your Android device from security threats? Often, people store a lot more sensitive information on their personal devices than they realize. As a business owner, safeguarding your Android device should be a top priority. Fortunately, there’s a few simple ways to set up maximum protection against common threats.

Do you know how to protect your Android device from security threats? Often, people store a lot more sensitive information on their personal devices than they realize. As a business owner, safeguarding your Android device should be a top priority. Fortunately, there’s a few simple ways to set up maximum protection against common threats.

Microsoft will end support for Windows XP on April 8th, 2014. While Windows XP users will receive security updates on March 11th and April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will stop providing scheduled updates, support, or bug fixes for the operating system after the end of support date.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule was enacted in 1996 to create protection standards for patients in the United States. While the Privacy Rule pertains to all protected health information, including paper and electronic, the Security Rule pertains specifically to electronic protected health information.

Facebook “Naked Video” Scam: Stay Aware and Protect Against the Latest Threat

Have you ever found a “naked video” of one of your Facebook friends while searching through your news feed? If you see this video, be cautious. This is the latest attempt for cybercriminals to infiltrate your computer.

On April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP, leaving businesses with less than 40 days to upgrade to a secure operating system. Once Microsoft ends support for the outdated operating system, security patches and fixes will no longer be released.

Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade available in the Windows app store for existing Windows 8 users. On October 18th, Windows 8.1 will also be available to consumers as a packaged DVD and on new PCs, tablets, and laptops. Similar to Windows 8, there’s a standard version and a Pro version.

Is your dental practice running Windows XP? If so, it’s time to upgrade to a secure operating system or face severe HIPAA penalties after April 8th, 2014, when Microsoft will discontinue its support for the operating system. The end of support means Microsoft will no longer release security updates or fixes, which poses a variety of risks, including:

Compliance and security risks due to the unsupported and unpatched operating system.

Do you worry about the privacy of your personal data? If so, you’re not alone. According to a study conducted by Harris Interactive, which surveyed 2000 consumers, privacy concerns associated with personal data are fairly common. For example:

93% of consumers have privacy concerns regarding online shopping.

Do you worry about the privacy of your personal data? If so, you’re not alone. According to a study conducted by Harris Interactive, which surveyed 2000 consumers, privacy concerns associated with personal data are fairly common. For example:

93% of consumers have privacy concerns regarding online shopping.