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Third Malware Strain discovered in SolarWinds Supply Chain CyberAttack

The Morning Breach

A third malware strain has been discovered in the SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack has been identified by CrowdStrike, and it sheds some light on how hackers compromised the SolarWinds Orion app build process. . Named Sunspot, this finding adds to the previously discovered Sunburst and Teardrop malware strains.

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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. 2019, January 21). When polled, 17% of employees admitted to using their cell phones for work without telling their employer 6. CONTACT US.

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Understanding What Dark Web Scans Are & How They Can Protect You

Erwood Group

Though not all sites on the dark web are for criminal activity, It’s a key area of the world wide web for criminals and illegal activity, making it attractive to people who want to keep their identities and data secure from others. Though not all sites on the dark web are used for illegal, illicit, or criminal activity.

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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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Helpful tips for New Jersey remote workers to stay HIPAA-compliant

Online Computers

A VPN keeps hackers and snoops from spying on your online activities, allowing you to browse the internet safely. These threat agents can send malware to your devices to eavesdrop, steal data, or hold your device for ransom. In 2019, Online Computers received the HIPAA Seal for achieving compliance with federal HIPAA standards.

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Backup and DR – The Last Line of Ransomware Defense

OffsiteDataSync

And the problem is growing… According to Group-IB , a Singapore-based security firm, ransomware attacks surged by 150% from 2019 to 2020. Freedom from malware and/or ransomware : Backup systems are just as vulnerable to compromise as anything else, so they be kept clean. Multi-Faceted Threat.

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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. chips have been installed in Microsoft hardware since 2016, but not all devices actively use them.

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