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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. It’s important to understand that protecting applications and access is as critical as email security in defending against ransomware and other malware. Application access.

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Massive rise in threats across expanding attack surfaces

Behavior Group

There was a massive increase in cyber threats globally year-over-year fueled by both the pandemic and expanding attack surfaces, Skybox Security reveals. Massive rise, threats, attack surfaces Expanding attack surfaces – New malware samples nearly doubled: New ransomware samples increased 106% year-over-year.

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How Security Leaders Can Better Protect Remote and Field Service Workers

everbridge

The pandemic undeniably accelerated trends towards hybrid and remote work. Q: The pandemic accelerated new work trends. Tracy Reinhold: Digital security threats, including ransomware and malware attacks, are very, very prevalent these days. Which present the biggest challenges for CSOs and their teams?

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7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails

NexusTek

67% of IT professionals believe the use of bring-your-own devices during the remote work of the pandemic has decreased their organization’s security health ; a claim which a Ponemon Institute survey supports : 68% of businesses experienced one or more successful endpoint attacks in the past 12 months. million to $8.94

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Best Practices Series: A Six-Step Business Compliance Checklist

Solutions Review

Safeguards from viruses, malware and ransomware. With remote work becoming the norm in 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) usage has surged and has exposed an exploitable vector for ransomware – brute force attacks. Media Usage & Removal Policy.

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Windows 11: What’s In It and What It Means for Your Business

LAN Infotech

The pandemic put a premium on videoconferencing. They help protect sensitive data and serve as a defense against malware and ransomware. Utilizing features like Desktops enables you to customize how you arrange your icons for easy access. Easier Communication.

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BCM Trends for 2020

Stratogrid Advisory

Readers Note: This article was originally published in December of 2019 and before unprecedented COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020. Cyber threats such as malware, ransomware and data breaches can lead to the destruction or leaking of sensitive information about an organization’s employees, customers, or intellectual property.

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