Zerto

JUNE 7, 2022

According to the Center for Internet Security , ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to a system, device, or file until a ransom is paid by the attack victim. A compromise by another malware that leads to an infection of ransomware. There are core differences in how the malware operates. What is Ransomware? –

Malware 85

Malware Disaster Preparedness Internet Disaster Recovery 85

Zerto

JULY 14, 2022

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. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting data, systems, networks, applications, and programs from digital attacks. Agent Tesla.

Technology 62

Technology Malware Management Cybersecurity 62

Online Computers

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Vishing – Vishing , or voice phishing, is where criminals scam targets over the phone or a voice messaging application, often masquerading as a business executive, bank teller, or authoritative figure. Avoid messages that contain suspicious links, malware attachments, or messaging that instills a sense of urgency (e.g.,

Security 52

Security Malware Banking Vulnerability 52

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Top Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 22, 2023 Alcion Raises $21 Million, with Participation from Veeam, for Go-to-Market Founded in 2022, Alcion provides Microsoft 365 administrators with a platform to protect against ransomware, malware, corruption and accidental data loss. Read on for more. Read on for more.

Malware 59

Malware Healthcare Backup Disaster Recovery 59

Zerto

OCTOBER 13, 2021

IT pros and organizations are starting to realize the importance of protecting their Kubernetes applications. Ransomware attacks are no longer specific to applications run on physical or virtual servers. As container adoption grows, so does the target on these applications. New capabilities include: . and Rook Ceph .

Resilience 94

Resilience Disaster Recovery Backup Application 94

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 19, 2023

These messages claim that the user’s computer is infected with a devastating virus or malware. Maintain system hygiene: Ensure your operating system and software applications are up to date with the latest security patches. Knowledge is your first line of defense.

Cybersecurity 126

Cybersecurity Malware Authorization Vulnerability 126

LAN Infotech

MARCH 17, 2022

Ransomware is a type of malware designed to hold the victim’s information hostage. The installed malware encrypts a user’s or organization’s data, limiting their access to files, databases, or applications and rendering any systems that rely on them unusable. What Is Ransomware and How Does It Work?

Malware 72

Malware Cybersecurity Government Vulnerability 72

Pure Storage

AUGUST 22, 2022

The attacker sends malware into your system and gains access to your data. . They then plant malware in the system, which usually runs undetected in the background for a period of time until the attacker decides to get the party started. . The malware infects or deletes Active Directory. . Your backups don’t work.

Backup 122

Backup Malware Architecture Resilience 122

LAN Infotech

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Key Points in This Article: CIOs and IT administrators must ensure that their networks remain free and clear of outdated software applications, which can pose a tremendous security risk. Outdated applications can provide a backdoor for ransomware attacks, malware, and viruses. Planning to Retire Older Software Applications.

Audit 98

Audit Security Vulnerability Application 98

Online Computers

JUNE 21, 2023

Employees may unknowingly fall victim to phishing scams, malware downloads, or other harmful activities by clicking on suspicious links shared on social media. Clicking on suspicious links It's fairly common for hackers to use enticing content to trick users into clicking on malicious links.

Media 52

Media Cybersecurity Application Malware 52

Solutions Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Unless specifically built into the contract upfront, viruses and malware, insider threats, and issues caused by human or configuration error are usually not covered by the SaaS provider. Data protection becomes significantly more complex the more SaaS applications are used, particularly when extracting data requires proprietary tools.

Retail 59

Retail Backup Disaster Recovery Application 59

Zerto

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As such, you need a data protection management and recovery solution that seamlessly protects your data and workloads across multiple solutions, applications, and environments. With this, you can avoid business disruption, minimize downtime, and stay in control when malicious actors attempt to compromise your IT environment.

Resilience 94

Resilience Cyber Resilience Cybersecurity Malware 94

Zerto

JUNE 1, 2023

A recent study by IDC found most disaster recovery incidents in the last 12 months were triggered by ransomware and malware. The cost of executing an attack continues to fall thanks to the rise of ransomware as a service, and successful ransom payments are fuelling the development of next-gen malware.

Cyber Resilience 74

Cyber Resilience Resilience Backup Malware 74

NexusTek

JUNE 1, 2022

Risk emerges from multiple points: Unmanaged devices: The term “shadow IT” refers to employees’ use of devices, software, and applications for work purposes without the knowledge of the employer. anti-malware software). When polled, 17% of employees admitted to using their cell phones for work without telling their employer 6.

Malware 52

Malware Vulnerability Authentication Security 52

Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

High Performance and Throughput AI applications in video surveillance require high-performance storage solutions with fast read and write speeds. Cybersecurity Measures AI video surveillance in retail presents several cybersecurity concerns, including data privacy issues, unauthorized access to data, and malware infections.

Retail 122

Retail Capacity Cybersecurity Malware 122

Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2022

Their skills should include vulnerability diagnostics, digital forensics, the ability to analyze memory dumps and malware, and the ability to use analysis tools to perform a correlation analysis of security events. Improved resiliency and protection against malware attacks and accidental or intentional deletions with immutable snapshots.

Emergency Response 105

Emergency Response Emergency Response Backup Outsourcing 105

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

Digital risk protection (DRP) refers to cybersecurity measures that aim to prevent data breaches, malware, identity theft, and other forms of cyber crime. Restrict employees from downloading non-approved applications (also known as “shadow IT”) to organizational devices. What is Digital Risk Protection? Vulnerabilities.

Mitigation 52

Mitigation Cybersecurity Malware Media 52

Online Computers

MARCH 20, 2023

Unfortunately, VoIP systems are vulnerable to a number of cybersecurity threats, such as malware and distributed denial-of-service attacks. Multifactor authentication (MFA) – MFA requires users to provide at least two different factors of authentication before being allowed to access an application or system.

Internet 52

Internet Authentication Malware Vulnerability 52

Pure Storage

MARCH 6, 2024

With RaaS, pay-for-use malware provides easy access to the code and infrastructure to launch and maintain a ransomware attack. Applications are commonly rejected if fundamental controls, such as multi-factor authentication, separate backups, and endpoint detection and response, are not in place.

Insurance 98

Insurance Insurance Cybersecurity Marketing 98

LAN Infotech

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

These advanced types of cybersecurity software use artificial intelligence to better predict, identify and eliminate harmful malware. With the cloud, you can increase collaboration and simplify management by hosting your data and applications through the cloud – again, prioritizing security in line with the access given to staff members.

Outsourcing 98

Outsourcing Cybersecurity Malware Data Recovery 98

FS-ISAC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

If we are more technical, we want to read about the latest malware, while business-focused individuals lean in on industry trends. Each of these objectives has unique questions and requires varied sources and metrics to provide comprehensive answers. For this, the most recent example is around generative AI.

Cybersecurity 84

Cybersecurity Strategic Internet Evaluation 84

OffsiteDataSync

JUNE 29, 2021

Data and applications no longer live exclusively inside the firewall. According to the IDG 2020 Cloud Computing Survey , IT management expects to “reduce their use of commercially licensed software (65% currently, down to 50%) in favor of software as a service (SaaS) applications (up from 24% to 36%)” by the end of 2021.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Cloud Computing Backup Malware 52

Pure Storage

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Even after an incident has been contained, recovering data can inadvertently reintroduce malware into a cleansed environment, causing reinfection that starts the cycle all over again. Deletions pose similar risks; whether it’s a hacker or an inattentive employee who causes the damage, the impact can be equally substantial.

Cyber Resilience 122

Cyber Resilience Backup Resilience Malware 122

The Morning Breach

JANUARY 14, 2021

The idea behind the new features is to share some of its data with security software and allow it to spot malware that may be hiding in places where antivirus apps can’t reach. Hardware Shield is a technology that will lock down the UEFI/BIOS, whereas TDT will utilize the CPU telemetry and ML heuristics to detect possibly malicious code.

Malware 40

Malware Activation Application Technology 40

Pure Storage

JULY 18, 2023

For example, a targeted ransomware attack on an ecommerce site’s third-party payment portal wouldn’t need to trigger a system-wide recovery effort for the entire application and every database. What Sort of Data Needs to Be Recovered? How long it takes to recover from a disaster can depend on: How quickly the event itself is resolved (e.g.,

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Backup Malware eCommerce 52

Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The latter provides better security in malware attacks if the attacker can only access the user volume. Use Btrfs for servers that don’t have mission-critical high-traffic applications that must provide fast performance. No native support for encryption and storage limitations compared to ZFS are the two disadvantages of Btrfs.

Data Integrity 52

Data Integrity Failover Backup Malware 52

Zerto

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Malware defenses. Applications software security. As a comprehensive pool of volunteer knowledge spanning nearly every realm of business, the CIS Controls provides practical, applicable advice you can use to address everyday cybersecurity concerns. Continuous vulnerability management. Audit log management. Data recovery.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Management Internet Malware 52

Online Computers

JANUARY 8, 2023

You also need various applications to connect with your customers, vendors, and employees. For instance, if your business belongs to an industry that’s highly targeted by phishing , an MSP can implement firewalls, spam filters, and antivirus and anti-malware programs to prevent phishing emails from reaching your inboxes.

Management 52

Management Failover Malware Disaster Recovery 52

Solutions Review

MARCH 23, 2023

This means implementing a combination of security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anti-malware solutions, to protect their network and applications. Multi-Layered Approach Organizations need to implement a multi-layered approach to data protection.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Continual Improvement Cybersecurity Malware 52

LAN Infotech

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The platform only features licensed applications from the Microsoft suite. Defender protects cloud PCs from possible malware attacks. Great applications such as Microsoft Teams allow businesses to schedule and have meetings conveniently. Window 365’s subscription package includes license fees for particular applications.

Application 52

Application Communications Malware Authentication 52

Pure Storage

MAY 3, 2022

AI is also important for security in HPC systems , as it can be used to screen incoming and outgoing data for malware. A GPU is a specialized processing unit capable of processing many pieces of data simultaneously, making GPUs useful for machine learning, video editing, and gaming applications. . NVIDIA is the largest maker of GPUs.

Application 52

Application Cloud Computing Malware Internet 52

LAN Infotech

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

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.

Insurance 98

Insurance Insurance Evaluation Backup 98

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These systems do a great job at inventorying and scanning networks, operating systems (OSes) and enterprise applications. That means they are wide open to attack from ransomware and other forms of malware. But they are typically sketchy when it comes to inventorying and assessing storage and backup issues.

Cyber Resilience 105

Cyber Resilience Backup Resilience Vulnerability 105

FS-ISAC

JUNE 30, 2022

The example that comes to mind is the impact of the NotPetya attacks in 2019, where destructive malware attacks originating from Russia intended to target businesses in Ukraine ended up spilling over and impacting other organizations around the globe. One unlucky victim was Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company.

Resilience 52

Resilience Failover Financial Services Cyber Resilience 52

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

Software programs and applications. Application security. All organizations are vulnerable to cyber threats and attacks, such as phishing, malware (malicious software), ransomware, man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Cloud security. Operational security.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Security Internet Malware 52

Solutions Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Sophistication of Cybercriminals Intensifies With Emerging Strategies for Cashing in or Causing Chaos While tried and true tactics like phishing and malware are here to stay, there are always new approaches to watch out for in the cybersecurity space. Read on for more. Read on for more.

Internet 52

Internet Disaster Recovery Backup Cyber Resilience 52

Solutions Review

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Just like that, access to the SaaS applications that have become so ingrained in your daily business operations and that contain the institutional knowledge critical to run the business are now gone. Customer data, employee personnel records, email, financial data, intellectual property, and other confidential information suddenly go missing.

Evaluation 97

Evaluation Backup Disaster Recovery Malware 97