This presentation by Health 2.0 Conference reviews the impact of cybersecurity scam in the healthcare and wellness sector along with ways to identify and avoid it.
3. The healthcare and wellness sector are some of the most
targeted industries by cybercriminals looking to exploit
vulnerable information.
From malicious hackers and phishing attacks to identity theft,
scams in the healthcare and wellness space are on the rise. It is
why the Health 2.0 Conference suggests people stay alert in
2023.
5. Fraudsters' Techniques
Scammers are using various methods to access individuals' personal
information, including healthcare information. They use fake websites,
spoof emails, and online forms to collect unsuspecting people's
information and identity.
Some scammers go a step further and pretend to be employees of
healthcare providers. Health 2.0 Conference shares that they do this
to access more confidential information.
6. Fake Medical Treatment Sites
Medical treatment scams are another prevalent cybercrime,
highlighted Health 2.0 Conference. Fake websites posing as
healthcare providers are built to lure individuals in to give their
personal information.
These sites promise free medical treatments or quick services to
deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information.
7. Stay Alert For Phone Scams
Scammers also target individuals over the phone with robocalls and
recorded messages, underlined Health 2.0 Conference. Individuals
receive calls that claim to offer assistance with billing inquiries and
claim to offer assistance from government health services, which is not
actually from a government agency.
8. Look Out for Social Engineering Tactics
Cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to steal information,
such as malicious attachments or links that request users to submit
personal information. If a website or a link looks suspicious, it is best
to ignore or report it to a security company.
Additionally, people should always be careful when receiving payment
or banking information requests. Always confirm that the message is
from an authorized and secure source, suggests Health 2.0
Conference.
9. Identity Theft Protection
Identity theft is another threat that individuals need to be aware of.
Scammers try to access individuals' Social Security Numbers, health
insurance numbers, and credit cards to steal funds from them.
People need to monitor their accounts and report any suspicious
activity regularly, suggests Health 2.0 Conference.
11. Be Cautious
Cybersecurity scams are rising, and individuals need to stay vigilant
and informed about these malicious techniques, alerts Health 2.0
Conference.
Be cautious about who you share personal information with, review
security and safety guidelines, and contact healthcare providers for
any concerns about safety or fraud.
12. Stay informed about the latest trends and scammers' approaches to
protecting yourself from them, advises Health 2.0 Conference.
Attend healthcare conferences to dive deeply into the healthcare and
wellness industry, like the Health 2.0 Conference, which is planned in
the USA and Dubai in 2023.
This presentation by Health 2.0 Conference reviews the impact of cybersecurity scam in the healthcare and wellness sector along with ways to identify and avoid it.