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The Threat of AI-powered Ransomware Attacks

Pure Storage

AI-powered ransomware is capable of adapting its tactics in real time and modifying malware code to evade detection. LLMs can be used to alter the source code of a piece of malware to avoid triggering rules, such as YARA rules, which identify patterns in malware families to alert a potential attack. Automating attacks.

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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. Ransomware — Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to a system, device, or file until a ransom is paid by the attack victim.

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Changes Continue in Cyber Insurance

Pure Storage

With RaaS, pay-for-use malware provides easy access to the code and infrastructure to launch and maintain a ransomware attack. With the threat landscape becoming increasingly active, premiums are likely to continue to rise. Once a policy is issued, they continue to scan and send alerts to control their own and their customers’ risks.

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

Security Industry Association

In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board member Pauline Norstrom – founder and CEO of Anekanta Consulting – learn about mitigating artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity threats to physical security products. IoT malware : IoT malware is malicious software that is designed to target IoT devices.

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5 Ways to Address Data Security Gaps Before an Attack

Pure Storage

Unsupported operating systems and unpatched software open the door for malware infections and other attacker exploits. Threat hunters” can actively look for and clean indicators of compromise. Speedy, real-time analytics can help spot suspicious behavior, anomalies, and more to alert you to the possibility of an attack.

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Zero-Days Are Here to Stay: Here's How You Can Prepare

FS-ISAC

While malware is continuously morphing, there are practices every organization can start doing today with the resources it has available to ensure they make it through the next zero-day threat unscathed. It’s not the flashiest or most exciting activity, but it can be one of the most important.

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7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails

NexusTek

Only 22% of small businesses encrypt their databases, and less than 1 5 % rate their ability to mitigate cyber risks and threats as highly effective. You’re not actively monitoring your IT infrastructure for threats. You assume your business is too small to be a target. of managed enterprise Android devices.