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HIPAA and College Students: Protecting Privacy in Higher Education The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is commonly associated with healthcare providers and the protection of patient data. However, its impact extends beyond hospitals and clinics, also reaching educational institutions where college students’ health information is involved. Understanding how HIPAA applies to college students […]

HIPAA and Ransomware: Protecting Patient Data in the Digital Age In today’s increasingly digitized healthcare landscape, the protection of patient data is of paramount importance. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides a comprehensive framework for safeguarding individuals’ medical information. However, the rise of ransomware attacks poses new challenges to maintaining the security […]

Social media has become an integral part of college life for many students. From keeping in touch with friends and family to networking with potential employers, social media can be a valuable tool for college students. However, it is important for students to be aware of the potential dangers of social media and take steps […]

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important, especially for college students. With so much of our daily lives being conducted online, it’s important to understand the risks and take steps to protect ourselves. In this article, we will discuss some important cybersecurity safety tips for college students. Please see the link below: 2023 […]

Once again we are seeing attempts to steal money from unsuspecting victims by giving away “free” musical instruments for a shipping fee. In all of these cases, there are no instruments and once the shipping fee is sent, the criminal gets away with your funds. Often once they get someone on the hook, they’ll ask […]

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Here is the latest job offer scam.  The email has the subject line of “Student and Staffs Employment”  Notice that they attempt to use an incorrect plural of staff. The email appears to come from an active compromised LUC email account which is unrelated to the actual fake “Job”.  Compromised accounts usually have a weak […]

Data Privacy Week begins on Monday, January 24 and is a global effort that generates awareness about the importance of privacy and highlights easy ways to protect personal information. Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected, or shared in our digital society. Whether it be […]