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Mischievous Malware

Online Computers

Mischievous Malware. Unfortunately, malware is not a foreign term, in fact it’s pretty well known to anyone that uses a computer. There are several types of malware, as well as mediums in which you may receive it. First, let’s take a quick tour of the types of malware you may run into. Malvertising.

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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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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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The Critical Role of Safe and Secure Backup System Storage

Solutions Review

In this feature, SANS Institute Dean of Research Dr. Johannes Ullrich explains the critical role of safe and secure backup system storage. Threat actors used it to access additional servers that were backed up on the same system, essentially “surfing backward” into live environments to exfiltrate data and distribute malware.

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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.

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How Security Leaders Can Better Protect Remote and Field Service Workers

everbridge

While these methods of working offer flexibility to employees, they also mean additional security challenges for Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and their teams. In many cases, the security teams themselves are spread out across various locations. Q: Ransomware and other security threats are on the rise around the world.

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Top 5 Tips for Cybersecurity Month

Zerto

With the holiday season approaching, business and consumer activity is expected to surge—and so are cyberthreats. By providing proper education on common security risks, you can construct a human firewall. You also need to observe internal activities. Employing security tools before and after an incident is key to resilience.