Update on WannaCry Ransomware Worm. Mike Meikle of SecureHIM discusses the impact that this cyber-attack has had on various industries especially healthcare entities. [As of this posting, some patches have been made available to computer users; however, the WannaCry ransomware worm is not completely 'dead'. Also, the advice in this podcast applies to other varieties of ransomware - Ed.]

This issue (14:10)

• What is 'phishing' and what are some examples?
• Why the WannaCry worm has been particularly devastating
• What are the next actions that medical practices should take to protect their data?

Some additional resources:

• Mike Meikle, CEO of SecureHIM
• Contact Mike for a free first consultation
• Blog: www.mikemeikle.com
• Corporate Site: www.securehim.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 8046477022
• Data Breach Today article on WannaCry Ransomware Worm