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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. Zero-day attacks : Zero-day attacks are attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software that the vendor is not aware of.

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Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices

NexusTek

If you’re finding the prospect of staying ahead of cybercriminals overwhelming, you’re in good company: 88% of SMB leaders view their businesses as vulnerable to cybercrime 3. Patches and updates are routinely required to address known vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can target. Vulnerability Scanning. Why Is This Important?

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7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails

NexusTek

Without an accurate inventory of assets, patches and updates go unmonitored , increasing the vulnerabilities of such endpoints. Instead of just installing software and calling it a day, companies must conduct proactive preventative measures, including frequent infrastructure penetration tests and vulnerability scans. million to $8.94

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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.