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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. Web application vulnerabilities. Web application vulnerabilities are the next attack vector you need to assess to determine how secure your applications really are.

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3 Essential things every business owner should know about IT security in 2023

Online Computers

Remote work vulnerabilities The shift to remote work during the pandemic has led to a rise in remote work-related vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities include: Weak passwords: Many employees reuse weak passwords across multiple online accounts, making them easy targets for attackers.

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Guest Post: Digital Technology Is Transforming Banks

Security Industry Association

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend, as customers increasingly turned to digital channels for convenience and safety. The shift to digital channels has provided criminals with new opportunities to exploit vulnerabilities in bank infrastructure, leading to incidents like ATM “hook and chain” attacks.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

OffsiteDataSync

Own your part in keeping your data safe by starting with the basics: create strong passwords, use multi-factor authentication, and back up your data! Phishing has spiked rapidly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Week of October 11 (Week 2): Fight the Phish! The same is true of your backup and Disaster Recovery plans.

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SIA New Member Profile: Incode

Security Industry Association

We decided to build an omnichannel, privacy-centric identity solution called Incode Omni, bringing authentication, digital and physical onboarding and ID verification under one platform in an easy-to-integrate modular way. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this existing issue.

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Securing Your Remote Workers

LAN Infotech

Very few got the chance to fully prepare themselves, which left them more vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches. According to the FBI, daily cybersecurity complaints increased from 1,000 to 4,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic. For starters, your existing protocols and training programs were created in a pre-pandemic world.

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Resiliency Is Top Priority in 2023 White House Cybersecurity Strategy

Pure Storage

According to the strategy, investing in a resiliency architecture means: Reducing vulnerabilities in foundational technology—including critical infrastructure such as storage, which should be capable of tiered backups, immutable snapshots, and fast recovery times. It’s the best way to have every chance at recovering after a security event.