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The Aftermath: Steps to Recovering from a Malware Attack

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Malware (shorthand for “malicious software”) is any intrusive software that can infiltrate your computer systems to damage or destroy them or to steal data from them. The most common types of malware attacks include viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware. Ransomware and malware affects all industries.

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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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Comparing Resilience: Business, Operational, IT, and Cyber – Part Four

Zerto

Cyber resilience describes an organization’s ability to mitigate, respond to and recover from cyber threats and attacks such as ransomware. After an attack, data forensics helps to understand the scope of a breach and ensure the threat and/or intruders have been purged from the IT infrastructure. What Is Cyber Resilience?

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How to Create a Data Breach Response Team

Pure Storage

After a cybersecurity event, forensic experts gather evidence from data on computers and other digital storage devices for use in the investigation. Identification: Identifies and responds to incidents reported through your organization’s Help Desk or detected using security and threat mitigation tools.

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Why Paying the Ransom Should Be Your Last Option

Pure Storage

The Risks of Paying the Ransom Paying a ransom after a ransomware attack might seem like the easiest way out and the quickest path to recovery, but it comes with significant risks that often outweigh the potential benefits. Even with a decryption tool, theres no guarantee of full data recovery.

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Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware Part 3: Cybersecurity Frameworks

Zerto

Response activities include planning, communications, analysis, mitigation, and improvements. By following each step of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, you can put your organization in a position to not only respond effectively to cyberthreats, but also proactively mitigate future risk. Malware defenses. Data recovery.

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Top Threats to University Security and How to Prepare

BCP Builder

Awareness Training : Provide ongoing cybersecurity training for students, staff, and faculty to raise awareness about phishing scams, malware, and other cyber threats. Preparedness is not just about mitigating risks; it’s about creating a secure and supportive environment where learning and growth can thrive.