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  1. A Note to MBT Customers on Ransomware

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    To MBT Customers: If you have the latest patches on your Windows machines, tested backups, and Sophos Intercept X (anti-ransomware product) then you have taken best practices provisions to protect yourself against the new WannaDecrypt0r Ransomware that came out last Friday.  If you are a MBT Total or Proactive Managed Services client then Sophos Intercept X and patches are part of your service wi…Read More

  2. Microsoft Scrambles to Fix Worst Windows Issue ‘in recent memory’

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    Microsoft Scrambles to Fix Worse Windows Issue 'In Recent Memory' by Brooke Crothers, published May 11,2017, Fox News There’s a hole in Windows big enough that Microsoft did an emergency fix this week. Called the “worst Windows remote code exec in recent memory” and "crazy bad" by the Google security expert that discovered it, the malware requires no interaction from a user. Often malware re…Read More

  3. Be Security Aware with Healthcare Internet of Things

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    At the recent Cybersecurity Symposium in Cheyenne, Mike Borowczak, a University of Wyoming security professor in the Computer Science department, discussed the Internet of Things and Security.  A few of the examples given were hospital or healthcare related and Medicine Bow Technologies wanted to share them with our customers. One of the most surprising data points was that Casper was number two …Read More

  4. It is Insanely Easy to Hack Hospital Equipment

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    It's Insanely Easy to Hack Hospital Equipment, by Kim Zetter Now is the time for IT healthcare professionals to have security related discussions with their Admin teams regarding hospital equipment that have web administration features and are networked.  According to the article in the link below, hackable items include:  drug infusion pumps, Bluetooth enabled defibrillators, X-rays, refrigerat…Read More

  5. Education and Information on Cybersecurity for You and Your Organization

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    Security@Sunrise – Education and Information on Cybersecurity for You and Your Organization Sponsored By: Medicine Bow Technologies Date/Time:  Thursday, May 11th 7:30am – 9:00am Place: Wyoming Technology Business Center, BigHorn Conference Room; 2435 King Blvd, Casper, WY Tickets are just $10 for this great educational event to learn about real life cybersecurity threats and tips and enjoy …Read More

  6. New Ransomware Variant Targets Hospitals

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    From Becker's Hospital Review; Written by Jessica Kim Cohen | April 11, 2017 |  http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/new-ransomware-variant-targets-hospitals.html A new ransomware kit called Philadelphia enables amateur cybercriminals to target hospitals, according to an analysis by Forcepoint, an Austin, Texas-based IT security company. Philadelphia, which Fo…Read More

  7. Wyoming Women’s Business Center Presents Cyber Security for Small Businesses

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    ROUNDTABLE Wyoming Women’s Business Center Thursday, April 13th, 8:30-9:45 A.M. Laramie Plains Civic Center, Conference Room 208 710 Garfield St, Laramie, WY Join us in this FREE networking opportunity; meet other business owners! Bring a friend! RSVP: wwbc@uwyo.edu or call 307-460-3948 TOPIC:  Cyber Security for Small Businesses Learn the terminology so you can speak with your IT company. Lea…Read More

  8. Protect Your Computer From Hackers, Data Thieves and Everything Else!

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    The Wyoming SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Network is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 5 from 2-3 p.m. Mountain Time entitled "Protect Your Computer From Hackers, Data Thieves and Everything Else!" Are you worried your business or personal computer systems are going to be hacked? Do you worry that you may become a victim of Ransomware or other attack?   Join this session with Medic…Read More