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Cyber Risk & Your Supply Chain: Managing the Growing Threat

NexusTek

The malicious code redirects users to a compromised website that hosts the threat actor’s malware. Malware: Often introduced through attack vectors like those discussed above, malware may be used to further supply chain attacks.

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The Critical Role of Safe and Secure Backup System Storage

Solutions Review

Due to poor password hygiene or the absence of two-factor authentication, these backup systems can be easy targets for threat actors to utilize as attack vectors against protected systems. Remote access backups, for instance, are often reliant on password protections.

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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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How to Counter AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats to Physical Security Products

Security Industry Association

IoT malware : IoT malware is malicious software that is designed to target IoT devices. IoT malware can be used to take control of devices, steal data or disrupt operations. Deepfakes can be used to impersonate authorized personnel and gain access to secure areas or to spread misinformation and create chaos.

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Four Attack Vectors for Web Applications Being Targeted by Ransomware

Solutions Review

It’s important to understand that protecting applications and access is as critical as email security in defending against ransomware and other malware. How do you secure against malware? It’s fairly common for attackers to attempt to breach a website by uploading either a virus or ransomware malware. When was it last updated?

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Ransomware: How to Protect Yourself Before It is Too Late

Zerto

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? –

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How an MSP protects a business’s VoIP systems

Online Computers

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.