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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. Technology as a supporting tool Technology can play a supportive role in mitigating phishing risks.

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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. Policy exclusions are also evolving. Want to learn more?

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Recovery: The Ultimate Line of Defense Against Ransomware

Zerto

Every organization, from the board level to the most basic of system users, needs to be actively defending against ransomware. Awareness and Education. Every device user in your organization is a target for attackers to obtain credentials, infiltrate, and spread malware within your system. Detection and Prevention.

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How AI Can Transform Integrated Security

Security Industry Association

From health care to retail to education to manufacturing, AI has already affected nearly every industry, so it is no wonder that security would quickly seek to adopt the capabilities that it offers. When these activities are detected, users can take immediate action to block or contain potential threats.

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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.