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

LAN Infotech

Outdated applications can provide a backdoor for ransomware attacks, malware, and viruses. Performing regular network audits, keeping software up-to-date, and keeping abreast of planned software retirements can help businesses and organizations eliminate this source of risk.

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Ransomware Detection Part 2: How Data Protection Drives Resilience

Zerto

The Need for Effective Ransomware Detection Ransomware attacks can strike businesses of all sizes and industries, wreaking havoc on their operations and leaving them vulnerable to extortion. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient, since cybercriminals constantly evolve their tactics to bypass defences.

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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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Four Attack Vectors for Web Applications Being Targeted by Ransomware

Solutions Review

Sometimes the rush to keep business services functioning meant that security was overlooked, and cybercriminals are ready to exploit these vulnerabilities. It’s important to understand that protecting applications and access is as critical as email security in defending against ransomware and other malware. Application access.

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How do you defend your business against watering hole attacks?

Online Computers

Once the hackers learn the websites that their target victims usually visit, they infect these sites with malware that can spread to visitors’ computers. Once security gaps are identified, the malicious code funnels its payload — namely malware — through these gaps. Either audit these requests first or simply disallow them completely.

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How to Implement Threat Modeling in Your DevSecOps Process

Pure Storage

Threat modeling is the process of identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in a system and determining the likelihood and impact of each threat. Assets that are vulnerable to spoofing include usernames, passwords, and digital certificates. This can be a serious threat to audit trails and other compliance controls.

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Cybersecurity tips for retail companies

Online Computers

Aside from being vulnerable to social engineering, employees may also be prone to having equipment stolen or damaged, which can also result in breaches or data theft. Audit your system. If you're a brick-and-mortar retail business, it's critical that you regularly audit payment terminals, especially self-checkout counters.

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