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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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Four Attack Vectors for Web Applications Being Targeted by Ransomware

Solutions Review

The shift to remote work has pushed even more applications out of the data center and onto the internet. Sometimes the rush to keep business services functioning meant that security was overlooked, and cybercriminals are ready to exploit these vulnerabilities. Application access. Application access.

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5 Ways Your DR and Backup Solutions May Be Weakening Your Cyber Resilience

Zerto

Slow or No Capabilities for Detection of a Cyberattack Most data protection solutions have some kind of malware or anomaly detection mechanism to determine if you may be experiencing a cyberattack or if your recovery data has been compromised. Unless of course, you recover in an isolated (and preferably air-gapped) clean room environment.

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A remote worker’s guide to enhanced device security

Online Computers

This makes personal devices much more vulnerable to cyberthreats. 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. Their primary goal is to steal information from their targets.

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How Keeping Track of Microsoft’s Product Plans Can Keep Your Network Secure

LAN Infotech

Key Points in This Article: CIOs and IT administrators must ensure that their networks remain free and clear of outdated software applications, which can pose a tremendous security risk. Outdated applications can provide a backdoor for ransomware attacks, malware, and viruses.

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The CISOs Guide to Storage & Backup Cyber Resiliency

Solutions Review

Despite implementing vulnerability management, extended detection and response (XDR), threat monitoring, security information and event management (SIEM), and other technologies, they always seem to be one step behind the cybercriminal fraternity. That means they are wide open to attack from ransomware and other forms of malware.

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Recovery: The Ultimate Line of Defense Against Ransomware

Zerto

Every device user in your organization is a target for attackers to obtain credentials, infiltrate, and spread malware within your system. The more credentials that get compromised, the more access attackers may have to critical data and applications. Bringing applications and data back online within minutes.

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