Did you know that zero-day vulnerabilities can put you at risk of a cyber attack?
A zero-day vulnerability is a software vulnerability discovered by attackers before the vendor has become aware of it. Because the vendors are unaware, no patch exists for zero-day vulnerabilities, making attacks likely to succeed. The best way to protect your pharmacy from zero-day vulnerabilities is to have good cyber hygiene. A few tips to achieve good […]
Corum Cyber Alert: Microsoft Critical Security Update
Google Chrome Emergency Update Google releases regular security updates to address vulnerabilities discovered by security researchers. Google has recently released Chrome 100.0.4896.127 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, to fix a high-severity vulnerability actively used by threat actors. This is an emergency update, and if you are using Chrome in your pharmacy Corum recommends that you manually check for […]
Did you know that Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month?
Did you know that Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month? Microsoft releases security updates on the second Tuesday of every month to patch critical vulnerabilities in their operating systems. These vulnerabilities can allow attackers to gain access to your computer. While it is advisable to wait for a short period from […]
Did you know that enabling MFA is one of the most effective ways to protect your accounts?
Did you know that enabling MFA is one of the most effective ways to protect your accounts? MFA is one of the eight essential strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents. Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your email, social media and banking services is one of the most effective ways to protect against unauthorised access to your […]
Did you know that passwords less than 8 characters long can be brute-forced in less than a day?
Did you know that passwords less than 8 characters long can be brute-forced in less than a day? Using current computing power, passwords that are less than eight characters long can be brute-forced in less than a day – this includes passwords using upper case, lower case and special characters! The best way to create a secure password […]
Corum Cyber Alert: World Backup Day
World Backup Day World Backup Day is 31st March, the day to backup and better protect your data. Keep reading to find out how you can protect your pharmacy from data loss. Ensure you can recover from ransomware attacks Backing up your data makes it faster and easier to restore your files if they become lost, stolen or […]
Did you know that there is a better and more secure method to store your passwords?
Did you know that there is a better and more secure method to store your passwords? Working in a pharmacy you probably log onto many websites, social media platforms, MyHR, diabetes Australia, and many more. Most pharmacies write the passwords down on a post-it note or piece of paper and stick it somewhere staff can see, but […]
Did you know you that you can identify phishing emails by paying close attention to the sender’s email address?
Did you know you that you can identify phishing emails by paying close attention to the sender’s email address? Cyber Criminals will send an email to you pretending to be someone or an organisation you know to entice you to click onto a link or open an attachment. See below for an example of a […]
Digital Scripts & ePrescribing
Digital Scripts As an interim measure, digital scripts were introduced as part of the COVID-19 National Health Plan telehealth model. It allows GPs to send paper prescriptions electronically to pharmacists without having to mail a physical paper prescription, meaning patients can have their script filled and medication delivered to their door. This image-based dispensing process […]
Corum Health’s new software hits the market
Safety in dispensing has long been a concern for many pharmacists.Being able to deliver prescriptions efficiently without missing important safety information has been challenging – leading to either safety concerns, increased wait times and less face to face time with the customer. This is mostly to do with the current software capabilities – including small […]