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Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware Part 1: Current Technologies

Zerto

According to the Center for Internet Security over the past six months (DEC 2021–MAY 2022), these ten malware variants consistently made up over 60% of all reported malware activity: Shlayer. Ransomware — Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to a system, device, or file until a ransom is paid by the attack victim.

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Improving the human element in cybersecurity to mitigate phishing risks: A guide for SMBs

Online Computers

With limited resources and typically minimal technical defenses, SMBs are prime targets for cybercriminals who use cunning tactics to trick employees into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. Understanding the human factor in phishing attacks Technology alone can't solve the human element of the phishing equation.

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Microsoft Exchange Emergency Mitigation (EM) Service

LAN Infotech

Microsoft Exchange Emergency Mitigation (EM) Service. Following a series of attacks that leveraged zero-day exploits against on-premises versions of Microsoft Exchange servers, Microsoft has released a new tool to provide emergency mitigation. Actions performed via mitigation include: Changing authentication settings.

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Druva Releases New Druva Curated Recovery Technology

Solutions Review

recently announced the industry’s first curated recovery technology, leveraging intelligent automation, for accelerated ransomware recovery. There’s no compelling reason to be held hostage by ineffective data protection technology. To learn more about Druva, click here.

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Cybersecurity in healthcare: How MSPs help safeguard patient data

Online Computers

Many healthcare organizations can no longer function without relying on electronic health records (EHRs) and other technological advancements in healthcare. Phishing attacks – Deceptive emails or messages trick employees into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links that can download malware.

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Cyber Risk & Your Supply Chain: Managing the Growing Threat

NexusTek

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) suggests that supply chain risk management involves “identifying susceptibilities, vulnerabilities, and threats throughout the supply chain and developing mitigation strategies to combat those threats” 3. But how to accomplish this?

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Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware Part Two: Emerging Technologies and Use Cases

Zerto

In part one of our blog, Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware: Current Technologies , we looked at technologies organizations are currently using to mitigate cyberthreats such as: intrusion detection system (IDS), anti-malware software, and multi-factor authentication, among others. Blockchain Cybersecurity.