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Are BYOD Practices Putting Your Business at Risk?

NexusTek

anti-malware software). Malware: Another point of vulnerability is downloads; when using personal devices, employees may unwittingly download files or programs that contain malware. Shadow IT creates risk because if a company isn’t aware that a device is being used for work, then it cannot implement normal precautions (e.g.,

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Cyberrisk Management Tips for Businesses Amid the Russia-Ukraine War

Risk Management Monitor

Attacks attributed to Russia have been launched against a range of targets in Ukraine, including new destructive malware campaigns , targeted information-gathering against a range of civilian and government targets, and attacks on critical infrastructure. Evaluate and if possible, test your business continuity plans.

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All Signals are Red: The Evolving Security Landscape

Fusion Risk Management

For example, when organizations implement strong anti-virus/anti-malware detection solutions on employees’ desktops, the assumption by the employee is that these solutions are preventing their computers from being infected. In just the first half of 2018, the amount of new malware was equal to all the malware that came out in 2017.

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Take this cybersecurity preparedness quiz to test your IT security smarts

Online Computers

Security breaches like the Equifax data breach in 2017, which affected millions of Americans’ confidential personal information, were caused by companies failing to update their software. Such attacks are aimed at stealing your information or infecting your computer or device with malware. Within a week of downloading the update.

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Cybersecurity Isn’t Enough — Become a Cyber Resilient Organization

NexusTek

Although cybersecurity strategies limit the risk of data compromise, human error can result in data loss or corruption through accidental deletion or inadvertent malware installation. 2017, August 2). A key objective of cyber resilience strategies is keeping your company’s data safe from loss or destruction. CONTACT US. References: 1.

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Windows 11: What’s In It and What It Means for Your Business

LAN Infotech

Windows 11’s hardware requirements (which are aligned with Windows 11’s new OS security standards ) include an Intel Core processor no older than 2017 or AMD Zen 2 processors no older than 2019. They help protect sensitive data and serve as a defense against malware and ransomware.

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Harnessing Static and Dynamic Code Scanning in DevSecOps

Pure Storage

10. CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Impact: System compromise, malware upload. Mitigation: Restrict file types, scan for malware. Notable instances include the Equifax breach in 2017 , where attackers exploited an unpatched Apache Struts vulnerability, affecting millions.