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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

Threats against Critical Infrastructure Attackers often target essential servicessuch as power grids, water supplies, or transportation systemsthreatening severe disruption unless paid. This is a key part of becoming cyber resilient. Learn more about how Pure Storage helps reduce the risk of cyber extortion.

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Ransomware + Cryptocurrency = Costly for Your Business

NexusTek

Criminals need not worry about transporting large amounts of stolen money or converting the cash into more easily transferable goods when cryptocurrency is to be had. Jumpstart Your Cybersecurity and Cyber Resiliency. Take your cybersecurity and cyber resiliency seriously with NexusTek. Here’s why.

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Strengthening security resilience: A proactive approach to evolving threats

everbridge

Ransomware and cyber extortion threats Cyber threats continue to be one of the biggest risks for businesses, with ransomware attacks increasing by 60% over the past two years, according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Below are three essential approaches: 1.

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Resilient Data Protection for Critical Infrastructure  

Pure Storage

From turning on the lights and running the faucet to commuting to work, Americans have an expectation that there will always be power, clean water, transportation and communication services, and other critical infrastructure systems that are essential to society. These services ensure the security, safety, health, and well-being of citizens.

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Ransomware + Cryptocurrency = Costly for Your Business

NexusTek

Criminals need not worry about transporting large amounts of stolen money or converting the cash into more easily transferable goods when cryptocurrency is to be had. Jumpstart Your Cybersecurity and Cyber Resiliency Take your cybersecurity and cyber resiliency seriously with NexusTek.

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What The Pipeline Oil Ransomware Attack TAUGHT Us

Assurance IT

Even if the oil is worth a lot of money, the hackers don’t have a way to transport it. Utility companies, transportation and medical facilities among others, indirectly impact human lives greatly, which is why it is so important to get your cyber affairs in order. All companies should be striving for cyber resiliency.”

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Data Protection Predictions from Experts for 2025

Solutions Review

Cybercriminals will up the ante on browser-based attacks to deploy ransomware, targeting critical infrastructure in particular Cybercriminals will leverage browser-based attacks to deploy ransomware, targeting critical infrastructure sectors like healthcare, energy, and transportation.