Security

You know you’re supposed to back up your data, but you don’t. If you’re just not sure how to get started, our overview of the options will help.
via The Beginner’s Guide to PC Backup | PCMag.com.

HT Lorne Lavine. The article also makes this point. By definition, in order for something to be backed up there must be more than one copy of it. If you copy data to a remote drive and then erase the original you do not have a back up you just have a remote copy. If [...]

What you don’t need to back up?
Your Program Files Folder: There’s simply no reason to back up your installed applications when they all have to be re-installed if you had to restore your machine. It’s a waste of space to do so.
Your Windows Folder: The only real good reason to back up your Windows folder [...]

OUCH; Follow the link to a story from Krebs on the theft of more than $200,ooo from a dental office. Most dentists are paranoid about having patient data stolen but as this article explains that was not the problem at all. The hackers ignored the practice data and hacked the bank system. What is more the [...]

The Internet makes receiving and transferring information and everything else we do in the office easier and faster. Unfortunately it can also make it easier and faster for thieves and hackers to compromise our records. Some dentists are so afraid of computer viruses or Internet hackers they won’t use computerized records or connect to the [...]

Technology makes everything we do faster and easier. Unfortunately that is  not only true of legitimate transactions but technology also makes it a lot easier for employees to embezzle. According to statistics from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners fraud is increasing and small businesses like a dental practice are prime targets.
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