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Improving the human element in cybersecurity to mitigate phishing risks: A guide for SMBs

Online Computers

With limited resources and typically minimal technical defenses, SMBs are prime targets for cybercriminals who use cunning tactics to trick employees into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. This can be done by carrying out regular phishing simulations and training exercises within a secure environment.

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Microsoft Exchange Emergency Mitigation (EM) Service

LAN Infotech

Microsoft Exchange Emergency Mitigation (EM) Service. Following a series of attacks that leveraged zero-day exploits against on-premises versions of Microsoft Exchange servers, Microsoft has released a new tool to provide emergency mitigation. Automated Protection for Vulnerable Exchange Servers.

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How AI Can Transform Integrated Security

Security Industry Association

The potential is great, though challenges remain James Segil is the vice president of marketing and inside sales, video security and access control at Motorola Solutions. The physical and cybersecurity world is dynamic and fast-paced, with security experts constantly looking for ways to automate, optimize and enhance their security efforts.

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The Threat of AI-powered Ransomware Attacks

Pure Storage

A recent report by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned that malicious attackers are already taking advantage of AI to evolve ransomware attacks, posing significant risks to individuals, businesses, and even critical infrastructure. Adapting and customizing in real time. Automating attacks.

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Be a Hard Target: Train Your Employees in Security Awareness  

MHA Consulting

The best way to strengthen a company’s defenses is by providing every employee with security awareness training. Employees are most organizations’ biggest vulnerability when it comes to IT security. Staff members’ clicking on malicious email links is the biggest vector by which malware infects company networks.

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

Security Industry Association

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. IoT malware : IoT malware is malicious software that is designed to target IoT devices.

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Cyber Risk & Your Supply Chain: Managing the Growing Threat

NexusTek

What this means is that your company’s own internal security practices are now only partial protection; a comprehensive security program must now include cyber risk management strategies that cover your supply chain. The malicious code redirects users to a compromised website that hosts the threat actor’s malware.