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Ransomware is on the rise, and no industry is safe

OffsiteDataSync

According to Nuspire’s Josh Smith “Really no industry is safe…”, because the hackers will attack anyone they deem vulnerable. But, a number of industries have been hit this year including agriculture , manufacturing , entertainment , insurance , and more.

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How AI Can Transform Integrated Security

Security Industry Association

From health care to retail to education to manufacturing, AI has already affected nearly every industry, so it is no wonder that security would quickly seek to adopt the capabilities that it offers. Endpoint Protection Machine learning can identify and block malware, ransomware and other malicious software.

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Process Controls, SCADA and Cyber Security

Plan B Consulting

However, they can also be remote or unmanned, giving the attacker plenty of time to access the system and plant malware. For example, the malware installed in Tehama-Colusa Canal (Table 2) and the Maroochy Shire attack (Table 2) resulted in 800,000 litres of sewage released into the local aquatic environment. Is ransomware a threat?

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Process Controls, SCADA and Cyber Security

Plan B Consulting

However, they can also be remote or unmanned, giving the attacker plenty of time to access the system and plant malware. For example, the malware installed in Tehama-Colusa Canal (Table 2) and the Maroochy Shire attack (Table 2) resulted in 800,000 litres of sewage released into the local aquatic environment. Is ransomware a threat?

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Strategies for Digital Risk Protection

Reciprocity

Digital risk protection (DRP) refers to cybersecurity measures that aim to prevent data breaches, malware, identity theft, and other forms of cyber crime. Vulnerabilities. Which areas in your systems and networks expose you to attack or malware? What is Digital Risk Protection?

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Guest Post: Cybersecurity Incidents Lead to New Standards, Requirements

Security Industry Association

Similarities in standards from different countries are helping global manufacturers comply. Virtually no security manufacturers are exempt from the perils of cybercrime. Physical security device manufacturers must ensure that their products have a secure default baseline with additional hardening measures able to be configured.

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What is DRP (Disaster Recovery Planning) and Why is It Important?

Erwood Group

However, some of these technically sophisticated criminals are designing systems that allow other people to also distribute malware. For example, a manufacturing plant might lose millions of dollars of products if the manufacturing process loses electricity for a few hours. Some company processes are more vital than others.