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Changes Continue in Cyber Insurance

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Changes Continue in Cyber Insurance by Pure Storage Blog An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure certainly applies to physical health. Prevention begins with having a robust cybersecurity plan in place, along with sufficient insurance to manage risk. In 2010, cyber insurance premiums totaled a mere $600,000.

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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware

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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware by Pure Storage Blog Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly bold these days, evolving their tactics and attacks as fast as we can evolve our defenses. Cyber insurance coverage could encourage more attacks. Now you can. How does a former hacker suggest companies fight ransomware?

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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware

Pure Storage

A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware by Pure Storage Blog Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly bold these days, evolving their tactics and attacks as fast as we can evolve our defenses. Cyber insurance coverage could encourage more attacks. Now you can. How does a former hacker suggest companies fight ransomware?

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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware

Pure Storage

A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware by Pure Storage Blog Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly bold these days, evolving their tactics and attacks as fast as we can evolve our defenses. Cyber insurance coverage could encourage more attacks. Now you can. How does a former hacker suggest companies fight ransomware?

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World Backup Day: Four Data Protection Best Practices to Know

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World Backup Day: Four Data Protection Best Practices to Know by Pure Storage Blog This article originally appeared on SolutionsReview.com. The post World Backup Day: Four Data Protection Best Practices to Know appeared first on Pure Storage Blog. It has been republished with permission from the author.

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3 Real-Life Cybersecurity Incidents… and What They Can Teach You

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Incident 1: Malicious Web Browser Update A large insurance company with a nationwide presence was the victim of a ransomware attack that began with a social engineering scheme. When in doubt about an email’s authenticity, reach out directly (don’t reply to the email) to the ostensible sender to verify.

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5 Ways to Minimize the Cost of a Ransomware Attack 

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Increased insurance premiums (or possible cancellation). Pure’s multifactor-authenticated, immutable SafeMode™ snapshots can’t be edited or deleted even if admin credentials are compromised—effectively giving ransomware attackers no backups to ransom. . Confirm what your cyber insurance covers—and what it doesn’t.