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Follow Basic Computer Security Practices
There’s never a bad time to refresh your computer security practices. If you think, “It’ll never happen to me,” then you’re exactly who hackers are looking to take advantage of. Avoid feeling like a fool this April by following these basic computer protections. Stay Updated You must stay up to date with all your software and hardware. Your program may have been the latest and greatest when you first purchased or installed it, but most software companies create new versions or updates quite often. They do so to update both the security and operations of their product. If you’re not installing their updates, you’re not letting them help you protect yourself. Just remember that the newer it is, the more built-in protection it will have. Beware of Phishing Many cybercriminals will let you do all the work for them by way of phishing, or sending spam messages that prompt you to either send sensitive information back to them or click a link that makes it easier
for them to access your information. Phishing can happen via email, phone, text, or social networking sites, so proceed with caution. Be suspicious of anything that looks fake or unusual or asks for too much information. Build Strong Passwords Using the same passwords for all your accounts is the easiest route to take, but it’s far from safe. You should have unique passwords for every single one of your accounts and make them as complex as possible. They should be long; use a mix of letters, characters, and numbers; and be changed every few months. Yes, it’s a lot of extra work, but password manipulation is one of the most common ways hackers access information, so it’s well worth doing. You should also be careful about what sites you visit and never leave your devices unattended. Stay vigilant with basic protocols, and you’ll put yourself a step ahead of those trying to cause harm. NEED NETWORKING OR COMPUTER HELP?
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR PATIENTS NOW!
If there ever was a time to communicate with your patients, it is now. In these uncertain times of the coronavirus outbreak, patients look to medical professionals to be their source of information and advice. You can help your patients help themselves and their families. You can also send important information on when and how to contact your office. AutoRemind has a range of features to help you communicate with your patients, whether you are in the office or working remotely and are signed in to your Medisoft or Lytec software.
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