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Are DICOM Viewers Creating Security Risks in Hospitals?

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Medical imaging technology relies on the DICOM standard to store, view, and share scans like X-rays, MRIs, and CTs. DICOM viewers online allow doctors convenient access to these images through web browsers. However, the WADO to STOW transition process in these viewers may unintentionally reduce security. We'll break down how hackers could leverage these DICOM transitions to infiltrate hospital systems. Understanding WADO and STOW First, let’s define the DICOM protocols involved: ●       WADO : Web Access to DICOM Objects retrieves DICOM images, data, etc., from PACS through HTTP requests. ●       STOW : DICOM Storage commits directly to PACS storage. WADO allows web access without exposure to the backend. STOW enables writing data straight into storage. The Problem Most DICOM viewers utilize both protocols. Images are fetched with WADO and then converted into STOW for display and manipulation. This transition opens a doorway that hackers could exploit. Atta

Secret Gardeners: How to Grow Your Landscaping Business with SEO

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  Ever feel like you're the best-kept secret in the gardening world? With so much digital noise these days, even the most seasoned landscaping pros can go unnoticed online. That's where search engine optimization (SEO) comes in – the make-or-break factor separating the stunted green thumbs from the blossoming garden gurus. With an SEO for garden services  strategy tailored to your local market, you can finally enjoy season after season of lead generation blooms. The SEO seeds you'll want to plant break down into three core categories: Service Pages These are the core pages explaining what you offer (e.g. lawn mowing, weeding, hedge trimming). Perform keyword research per service and craft detailed, location-specific pages loaded with those focus terms. Local Pages As a gardener, you'll want to capture local leads. Create hyper-local content by building out city/neighborhood pages explaining your service areas. Blog Content A frequently updated blog is SEO 101. Post abou