A Review
By Health
2.0
Conference
On Cybersecurity Scam In The Healthcare And Wellness Sector
Table Of Contents ● Introduction ● Fraudsters' Techniques ● Preventive Measures Against Cybersecurity Scam
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.
Strategies Used By Fraudsters To Conduct Cybersecurity Scam
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health 2.0 Conference Shares
Preventive Measures Against Cybersecurity Scam
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.
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.
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Thank You!
Sarika Gautam Manager, Health2.0 Conference
