Debi Carr

Dental Practice
The haunting question always asked after a cyberattack
Cyberattacks are up 120% since February, and Debi Carr says that small healthcare practices are prime targets. She discusses why a strong security management plan can help protect a practice from an attack and, more importantly, help it to recover quickly.
July 30, 2020
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Why the 'list' is becoming the hacker's new weapon
Ransomware continues to impact the dental community. But with more companies refusing to pay the ransoms, hackers are stepping up their game by creating a list of those that have failed to pay. Cybersecurity and privacy expert Debi Carr explains why this list is the hacker's new weapon and how you can prepare ahead of time to minimize the effects of these attacks on your practice.
December 26, 2019
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What you need to know about cyberattacks and your dental practice
Hackers are getting more sophisticated, and ransomware has become the most common type of cyberattack. Cybersecurity and privacy expert Debi Carr discusses the ways you can protect your practice and your data.
October 28, 2019
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