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Why Paying the Ransom Should Be Your Last Option

Pure Storage

Restoring from secure backups, using decryption tools, and engaging cybersecurity experts can help you recover without funding cybercriminals. For example, the 2021 attack on Colonial Pipeline led to a $4.4 Organizations that maintain robust backup strategies often bounce back more quickly and with fewer long-term impacts.

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Time to Fight Back Against Ransomware: Zerto Will Show You How

Zerto

This repository communicates with Zerto using S3 or any S3-compatible protocol and is where the initial backup of a protected VM is stored for long-term retention. New Backup & Restore Functionality in Zerto 9.5: Instant File Restore for Linux. Expanding Long-Term Repositories in Zerto 9.5: Avoid Sneaky Infrastructure Meltdowns.

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3 Real-Life Cybersecurity Incidents… and What They Can Teach You

NexusTek

From there, the threat actors moved through the company’s systems, disabling security monitoring tools, deleting backups, and encrypting data throughout. Another key point is that before launching the ransomware attack in full, the threat actors located and destroyed backups. SIEM, IAM) are important in slowing threat actors down.

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Florida Panthers Join Acronis’ #TeamUp Program

LAN Infotech

Acronis cyber protection provides the safety, accessibility, privacy, authenticity, and security (SAPAS) services required to protect the modern sport. The Florida Panthers won the President’s Trophy in 2021-22, earning the most points during the regular season. About Acronis.

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3 Real-Life Cybersecurity Incidents… and What They Can Teach You

NexusTek

From there, the threat actors moved through the company’s systems, disabling security monitoring tools, deleting backups, and encrypting data throughout. Another key point is that before launching the ransomware attack in full, the threat actors located and destroyed backups. SIEM, IAM) are important in slowing threat actors down.

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Cybersecurity Tips: Risk and Vulnerability Management

Security Industry Association

These tips were developed by the SIA CAB during Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 as part of SIA’s efforts to promote responsible connectivity and encourage SIA members to strengthen their cybersecurity postures. Use multifactor authentication as much as possible (e.g., What Is Security Risk Management?

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in 2021 forced the shutdown of a major U.S. Lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA): Systems without MFA are more vulnerable to unauthorized logins. Backup solutions regularly back up critical data and store it securely, ensuring rapid recovery without succumbing to extortion demands.