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Double trouble: When climate change and cyber crime collide

everbridge

Today, many BCDR programs rely on response plans for a handful of most likely potential incidents. Preparing for the worst case scenario Beyond the BIA, risk assessment, and response plan, there are several steps an organization can take to prepare itself for a simultaneous disaster and cyber attack.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: What To Expect And How To Prepare

LAN Infotech

In 2025, expect to see AI do the heavy lifting for hackers, creating highly targeted phishing scams, developing malware that adapts in real time and automating attacks that evolve faster than traditional security defenses. While it powers sophisticated defenses, it’s also supercharging cybercrime. The best way to prepare?

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Aligning Cyber Incident Response Planning with Your BC/DR Program

eBRP

In the IT realm, CIO’s and CISO’s now focus their efforts on mitigating those risks, and planning responses to potential data breaches, malware and other cyber threats. As a result, more and more organizations have begun developing Cybers Security Incident Response Plans (CSIRPs).

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Cyber Risk & Your Supply Chain: Managing the Growing Threat

NexusTek

The malicious code redirects users to a compromised website that hosts the threat actor’s malware. Malware: Often introduced through attack vectors like those discussed above, malware may be used to further supply chain attacks.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

Once installed, the malware locks critical files and displays a ransom note demanding payment, often in cryptocurrency. Creating one involves developing and testing a clear incident response plan for responding to cyber extortion attempts, including communication protocols and steps for recovery. million paid to cybercriminals.

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Top 5 Tips for Cybersecurity Month

Zerto

Incident Response Plan Speed is the name of the game when it comes to cyber resilience. An incident response plan helps organizations react quickly when a breach occurs, minimize the impact, and improve recovery time. By providing proper education on common security risks, you can construct a human firewall.

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Getting Ahead of Cybercriminals: 5 Essential Cybersecurity Practices

NexusTek

Create an Incident Response Plan. Develop a comprehensive incident response plan for your business, so you know exactly how to respond should you fall victim to cyberattack. Routine scanning of your company’s network edge helps to identify any points of vulnerability that need attention. Why Is This Important?