Sponsored Content Clint Latham, JD, champions managing data security and cyber security for veterinary practices. As our society continues increase dependency on data and internet technology, staying informed and acting to increase security is critical. We’ve linked the most recent updates from the Lucca Vet blog. Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Security blog. Link. … [Read more...]
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Recent updates from Lucca Veterinary Data Security
Sponsored Content Clint Latham, JD works to help privately owned veterinary practices understand and protect their data from outside cybersecurity risks. We’ve linked his most recent updates from the Lucca Vet blog. Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Security blog. Link. 9 cyber threats facing veterinary hospitals, December 2, 2020. Link. 7 email risks that threaten … [Read more...]
Wire fraud in a veterinary practice setting
Clint Latham, JD, shares how cybercriminals are taking advantage of wire transactions, their methods and ways to avoid becoming a victim. Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Security, June 13, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
8 steps to creating better cybersecurity on your PCs
Sponsored Content We used to be able to download a simple AV program and call it good. With cyber criminals constantly finding new ways into networks we need to take a layered approach to how we protect our businesses.”- Clint Latham, JD Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Security, LinkedIn, December 6, 2021. Link. Latham says to use end-point security to secure end-user devices … [Read more...]
2017 ransomware changed cyber security in veterinary medicine forever
Sponsored Content The May 2017 Wannacry ransomware attack is regarded as the largest cyberattack in history. Wannacry infected hundreds of thousands of computer systems worldwide and spread to more than 150 countries. Its biggest affect is that it popularized ransomware, attacks writes Clint Latham, JD. Governments, organizations, businesses, veterinary practices and health … [Read more...]
8 steps to recover veterinary hospital email from a hack
Sponsored Content Managing the risk of email fraud is more important than ever as email dominates business communications. Clint Latham, JD, shares the many ways an email system can be compromised and what to do about it. Ransomware is a reality of internet communications. Latham created a free ebook, The Essential Cybersecurity Toolkit for SMBs, to help businesses start … [Read more...]
7 online scams targeting veterinary practice owners
Sponsored Content “Digital technology is allowing the reinvention of decades-old con jobs as online scams. Fraudsters continue to tap the power of technology,” says Clint Latham, JD. Unfortunately, people are still falling for these updated versions of rip-offs resulting in loss of property, privacy and sometimes freedom. Common scams also target veterinary practice owners, … [Read more...]
Managing password risk in veterinary practices
Sponsored Content Our readership of the data security tips from Clint Latham, JD, indicates how challenging digital security is for animal health pros in the office, on mobile connections and at home. This week Clint offers perspectives on password management. As he explains, the challenges remain, but with some planning, risk can be mitigated. Source: Lucca Veterinary … [Read more...]
Lucca shares data security tools and legislation
Sponsored Content from Lucca Veterinary Data Security Clint Latham, JD, is adamant that veterinary clinics realize the importance of cyber security, understand their liabilities and use readily available tools to protect clinic data. Leaving data security to the IT guy is not enough, he says. Lucca Vet’s latest blog post explains a free security tool called Blacklight and … [Read more...]
Welcome Lucca Veterinary Data Services as Supporting Sponsor
Sponsorship Announcement Please welcome Lucca Veterinary Data Services as a Supporting Sponsor of Animal Health Digest. Lucca’s founder, Clint Latham, JD, helps uncover the mystery of data security for DVM’s across the country. His efforts support independent IT professionals while simultaneously providing security and data insights to veterinary practices and … [Read more...]
Data owners face liability for data breach losses in cloud environs
Clint Latham, JD, outlines data breach liability, security measures required by law and the real costs of a cyberattack. He addresses data when using cloud PIMS, as well as local servers. Having effective breach management processes in place is key to mitigating a serious intrusion and reassuring clients.” – Clint Latham, JD Source: LuccaVet Blog, September 15, 2020. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – March 23, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, March 16, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from March 2nd AHD Bulletin – 7 things to know to keep rabbits healthy and hopping. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. ===================================== Fake ChatGPT Chrome extension stealing Facebook … [Read more...]
Emails, legit or not? Here’s how to tell
Sponsored Content There are a lot of emails that look legitimate but are not. Here's how to verify the website that is sent to you is really your bank or vendor. You can also learn if the website contains malicious activity that will put you at risk. Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Security. Link. … [Read more...]
FBI and DHS issue warning about ransomware, cyberattacks on hospital systems
Sponsored Content Cyberattacks don’t recognize borders, says Clint Latham, JD. Anytime health care industries are put in the cross hairs of cyberattacks, it also encompasses veterinary practices. He shares perspectives, outlines risks and discusses how to reduce possible damage. Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Security, October 29, 2020. Link. Also see: FBI warns … [Read more...]
7 steps to see if your webcam has been hacked
Things like snooping, webcam hacking and location tracking happen every day, but we are still not used to taking all the warnings seriously says Clint Latham, JD. He shares steps to ensure nothing phishy is going on. If you suspect someone is accessing your webcam without your consent, don’t ignore your sixth sense.” – Clint Latham, JD Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Security. … [Read more...]
Animal health businesses ripe for ransomware attacks
Complimentary commercial content from Lucca Veterinary Data Security We asked Clint Latham to provide AHD readers with guidance on ransomware and data security. He offers three easy ways to avoid a ransomware attack that apply to all of us. . . . ransomware attacks have increased over 400 percent during Covid-19 WFH guidance” – Clint Latham Source: Lucca Vet, July 27, … [Read more...]
4 ways to reduce the online risk in your practice
Complimentary content provided by Clint Latham, Lucca Veterinary Data Security. Link. The web browser has become the new operating system says Clint Latham and with the expansion of browser options come security risks. This is especially important to veterinary practices that rely on cloud-based practice management systems which increase web presence and exposure to … [Read more...]
Hackers target webcams and cash flow
Sponsored Content Clint Latham, JD, addresses security issues in an effort to help the veterinary profession conquer the world of cyber security and ensure veterinary data remains secure. Two new posts cover webcam security and ransomware. Source: Lucca Veterinary Data Services. Link. 7 steps to determine if your webcam has been hacked, October 5, 2020. Link. … [Read more...]