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

Security Industry Association

IoT malware : IoT malware is malicious software that is designed to target IoT devices. IoT malware can be used to take control of devices, steal data or disrupt operations. Deepfakes can be used to impersonate authorized personnel and gain access to secure areas or to spread misinformation and create chaos.

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Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices

NexusTek

Create an Incident Response Plan. Develop a comprehensive incident response plan for your business, so you know exactly how to respond should you fall victim to cyberattack. Routine scanning of your company’s network edge helps to identify any points of vulnerability that need attention. Why Is This Important?

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Ransomware Attacks Leave Businesses Around the World Reeling

LAN Infotech

Hackers are progressively creating more aggressive malware that locks everyone out of organizations’ data or systems unless they agree to pay a ransom. Upon clicking the link, the malware would encrypt the business’ server, infect data, and lock everyone out of the organization system.

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7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails

NexusTek

You don’t have an incident response plan. Incident response preparedness can save up to $2 million on data breaches, according to IBM, and yet 39% of small and medium-sized businesses do not have an incident response plan. View Essential Cybersecurity Plan. View Standard Cybersecurity Plan.

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Guest Post: POV of Two Companies During and After a Cyberattack

Security Industry Association

Note: Since this company was alerted of the virus’ presence, it took immediate action to stop further infection and spread. For the purposes of illustration, we will consider that the virus continues to propagate faster than Alpha’s ability to detect and respond so that we may observe the actions of their cyber readiness and response.

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5 Ransomware Recovery Steps to Take After a Breach

Pure Storage

At this point, you’re working to minimize the damage, get back online, and alert the right people. Prioritize systems for recovery and restoration efforts based on your response plan. Begin recovery efforts by restoring to an offline, sandbox environment that allows teams to identify and eradicate malware infections.