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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware

Pure Storage

Cyber insurance coverage could encourage more attacks. Attackers have even been known to research how much insurance a target company has and then ask their victim to pay that amount. In fact, enterprises with larger budgets for cyber insurance could be more lucrative targets for bad actors.

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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware

Pure Storage

Cyber insurance coverage could encourage more attacks. Attackers have even been known to research how much insurance a target company has and then ask their victim to pay that amount. In fact, enterprises with larger budgets for cyber insurance could be more lucrative targets for bad actors.

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A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware

Pure Storage

Cyber insurance coverage could encourage more attacks. Attackers have even been known to research how much insurance a target company has and then ask their victim to pay that amount. In fact, enterprises with larger budgets for cyber insurance could be more lucrative targets for bad actors.

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Do Cyber Risks Lurk in Your Business Ecosystem?

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Experts recommend the following: Multifactor authentication (MFA): This requires at least two forms of identity verification for login, which effectively stymies unauthorized logins using compromised credentials. Conduct risk assessment to verify third party’s security practices.

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RIMS TechRisk/RiskTech: Using Cyberrisk Analytics to Improve Your Cyber Insurance Program

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As ransomware continues to spread and payment costs increase, cyber insurance rates have gone up exponentially. Armed with this data, companies can take steps to make it easier to access optimal cyber insurance coverage and better insurance pricing. One way to do this is through analytics.

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45 World Backup Day Quotes from 32 Experts for 2023

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Without proper backups and incident response plans, businesses are unable to recover data effectively and efficiently, putting long term business success on the line. With best practices in place, an acceptance that attacks will happen, and daily vigilance, backup s are much more than an insurance policy.

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