Preparing for Florida’s Tropical Systems: A Call to Action for Business Leaders
As we face another hurricane season in Florida, it is crucial for businesses across the state to stay informed and prepared. Recent developments highlight the potential impact of tropical systems, such as “Invest 97L,” which prompted Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency for numerous counties on Thursday, August 1, 2024, due to […]
Preparing for Potential Tropical Cyclone Four: A Guide for Your Business
As of 11 AM EST on August 2nd, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has begun issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Four, which is currently located over Eastern Cuba. This system poses a threat to parts of Florida, and businesses in the region need to take immediate steps to ensure their safety and continuity. Current […]
Preparing for Hurricane Milton: What Businesses in South Florida Need to Know
As Hurricane Milton strengthens in the Gulf of Mexico, South Florida is bracing for torrential rain, flooding, and potentially damaging winds. With rainfall totals expected to exceed 10 inches in some areas, businesses in the region need to act quickly to protect their operations, data, and IT infrastructure. At WheelHouse IT, we are taking proactive […]
The Change Healthcare Hack: What Actually Happened and What It Means for Your Practice
In February 2024, a ransomware group called ALPHV/BlackCat broke into Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group that processes roughly 40% of all U.S. medical claims. They got in through one remote-access portal that didn’t have multi-factor authentication enabled. What followed was the largest healthcare data breach in American history, a months-long billing outage that […]
Hurricane Season is Half Over – Be Prepared for Next Year’s
Blowing Through Hurricane Season. We have almost made it through this year’s hurricane season, but unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that businesses will suddenly be safe again. Many businesses that are impacted by these kinds of disasters are unprepared, and so when push comes to shove, some ultimately close their doors after trying (and failing) to […]