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

Online Computers

Malware Malware refers to any malicious software designed to damage or disable a computer system, including viruses , Trojans , and spyware. Once malware is installed on your computer, it can disable the system, disrupt operations, or even steal data.

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The CISOs Guide to Storage & Backup Cyber Resiliency

Solutions Review

There is a blind spot present – a gaping hole. Despite implementing vulnerability management, extended detection and response (XDR), threat monitoring, security information and event management (SIEM), and other technologies, they always seem to be one step behind the cybercriminal fraternity.

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The State of Security in 2024: The Bad Guys Love AI Too

Pure Storage

Building access systems have already been in the sightlines of hackers, and security professionals have already pointed out serious vulnerabilities in smart building control systems that hackers could exploit. Novice attackers even use ChatGPT to write malware. “Connected” or “smart” buildings could be new targets.

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Scareware Ransomware Attacks: The Digital Nightmare Unveiled

Pure Storage

These messages claim that the user’s computer is infected with a devastating virus or malware. Ransom demand: The victim is presented with a demand, often payable in cryptocurrency, in exchange for a supposed remedy or to prevent the dire consequences promised by the scareware.

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Harnessing Static and Dynamic Code Scanning in DevSecOps

Pure Storage

Code scanning is the automated process of analyzing source code for potential security vulnerabilities, coding errors, and compliance violations. SAST analyzes source code for potential vulnerabilities without executing it. 10. CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Impact: System compromise, malware upload.

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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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How Security Leaders Can Better Protect Remote and Field Service Workers

everbridge

Which present the biggest challenges for CSOs and their teams? Now, with workers being more remote and this hybrid model, we still have a responsibility to take care of our employees and ensure that they’re aware of potential threats and vulnerabilities, whether they’re in our office or working at a remote location.

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