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How to Counter AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats to Physical Security Products

Security Industry Association

Cybersecurity professionals need to continually stay informed about the latest AI threat landscape and the AI tools available to counter it. IoT malware : IoT malware is malicious software that is designed to target IoT devices. IoT malware can be used to take control of devices, steal data or disrupt operations.

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Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware Part 1: Current Technologies

Zerto

According to the Center for Internet Security over the past six months (DEC 2021–MAY 2022), these ten malware variants consistently made up over 60% of all reported malware activity: Shlayer. Well, I’m sorry to inform you, regardless of what you may have heard lately, the answer is no. Agent Tesla. Arechclient2.

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A remote worker’s guide to enhanced device security

Online Computers

High-risk networks – Connecting to public Wi-Fi networks may seem convenient, but these networks often lack the security measures to protect sensitive information. Moreover, hackers could be monitoring public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive information on connected devices. Their primary goal is to steal information from their targets.

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Ransomware: How to Protect Yourself Before It is Too Late

Zerto

According to the Center for Internet Security , ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to a system, device, or file until a ransom is paid by the attack victim. Sometimes the bad actor only includes contact information in the note and will attempt to negotiate the ransom amount once they are contacted. clear desk policy).

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How to Implement Threat Modeling in Your DevSecOps Process

Pure Storage

This can be a serious threat to authentication systems and other security controls. Information Disclosure: Information disclosure refers to the ability of an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Note that these external interfaces could be subject to authentication and authorization bypass attacks.

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The Critical Role of Safe and Secure Backup System Storage

Solutions Review

Due to poor password hygiene or the absence of two-factor authentication, these backup systems can be easy targets for threat actors to utilize as attack vectors against protected systems. Remote access backups, for instance, are often reliant on password protections.

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7 Challenges with Applying AI to Data Security—and the Real Way to Solve Them

Pure Storage

Just like a security-savvy enterprise, attackers and malware developers make it their business to modernize, update, and evolve their tools every single day. A human will have to make sense of the information to make the right decision, cautiously. There isn’t a silver bullet in security, but AI’s false sense of security can be risky.

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