Online Computers

OCTOBER 29, 2023

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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everbridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

During disasters, distracted, weakened, and vulnerable businesses and individuals are easy targets for cyber criminals. Additionally, the vulnerability of critical infrastructure like power grids, communication networks, and transportation systems during times of crisis makes them prime targets for state-sponsored cyberattacks.

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Online Computers

JANUARY 18, 2022

Outdated devices, human error, malware and theft are all things that contribute greatly to the possibility of a data breach. Outdated devices and software increase risks of malware infections due to the fact that devices are susceptible to vulnerabilities that have yet to be patched. Physical theft is always a risk as well.

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Zerto

OCTOBER 4, 2021

What makes ransomware so different and more challenging than other types of malware is its ability to severely disrupt the operations of the organizations it hits. Hardening systems by keeping them up to date with the latest patches and detecting malware before an attack happens are both important in preventing ransomware attacks.

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Solutions Review

JANUARY 20, 2022

Sometimes the rush to keep business services functioning meant that security was overlooked, and cybercriminals are ready to exploit these vulnerabilities. It’s important to understand that protecting applications and access is as critical as email security in defending against ransomware and other malware. Application access.

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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 5, 2023

IoT malware : IoT malware is malicious software that is designed to target IoT devices. IoT malware can be used to take control of devices, steal data or disrupt operations. Zero-day attacks : Zero-day attacks are attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software that the vendor is not aware of.

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Solutions Review

JUNE 16, 2023

As attackers have grown more skilled and sophisticated, they are now leveraging hard-to-detect tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that capitalize on backup system vulnerabilities to either steal data or disrupt recovery operations. Take the CVE-2022-36537 vulnerability that was publicized in early 2023 for example.

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Pure Storage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the hands of bad actors, AI capabilities can help them identify vulnerabilities and exploit paths faster to launch attacks or breach your defenses. And, as long as humans still play a role in its implementation, the human element introduces vulnerabilities AI can’t solve for. (In Can it lend a hand?

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Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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. That means they are wide open to attack from ransomware and other forms of malware.

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Zerto

JULY 14, 2022

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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LAN Infotech

JANUARY 2, 2022

This is the first line of defense against unauthorized access and malware. To add further protection, penetration tests are conducted to expertly seek out vulnerabilities in an IT infrastructure and find ways to strengthen the protection of the infrastructure. Anti-Malware. This is the third line of defense against malware.

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Zerto

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Unlike traditional DR, which typically focuses on recovering from natural disasters or system failures, cyber recovery is specifically designed to address the complexities of cyber incidents like ransomware attacks , data breaches, and malware attacks. What Is the Difference Between Disaster Recovery and Cyber Recovery?

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Online Computers

MAY 17, 2022

According to Google, malware (short for “malicious software”) is software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems. Back in the day, malware was very simple. Nowadays, with ransomware and other digital money-making opportunities, malware has become exponentially more vicious.

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Online Computers

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This makes personal devices much more vulnerable to cyberthreats. Failing to install operating system and software updates can create vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Avoid messages that contain suspicious links, malware attachments, or messaging that instills a sense of urgency (e.g.,

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NexusTek

JUNE 1, 2022

every endpoint) creates a new point of vulnerability for hackers to exploit. anti-malware software). It only takes one point of vulnerability for a data breach to occur, making this a considerable threat. In spite of the benefits, BYOD practices introduce a higher degree of cyber risk for businesses.

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Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2024

Technical vulnerabilities, phishing campaigns, and social engineering are well-known methods of gaining access. A common technique is to hack into a worker’s email and use that access to impersonate that worker in sending an email to colleagues that’s loaded with malware links.

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Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2024

Technical vulnerabilities, phishing campaigns, and social engineering are well-known methods of gaining access. A common technique is to hack into a worker’s email and use that access to impersonate that worker in sending an email to colleagues that’s loaded with malware links.

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Zerto

JULY 6, 2023

The Need for Effective Ransomware Detection Ransomware attacks can strike businesses of all sizes and industries, wreaking havoc on their operations and leaving them vulnerable to extortion. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient, since cybercriminals constantly evolve their tactics to bypass defences.

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MHA Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Most organizations today are justifiably obsessed with cybersecurity, but many overlook their greatest IT vulnerability: their employees. Employees are most organizations’ biggest vulnerability when it comes to IT security. Staff members’ clicking on malicious email links is the biggest vector by which malware infects company networks.

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LAN Infotech

MARCH 17, 2022

Ransomware is a type of malware designed to hold the victim’s information hostage. The installed malware encrypts a user’s or organization’s data, limiting their access to files, databases, or applications and rendering any systems that rely on them unusable. What Is Ransomware and How Does It Work?

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Online Computers

MARCH 14, 2024

Phishing attacks – Deceptive emails or messages trick employees into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links that can download malware. Malware – Malicious software can steal patient data, disrupt operations, or hold data hostage.

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Behavior Group

JULY 13, 2021

With more than 550,000 new malware samples being discovered every day, closing the security gaps that enable these cyberthreats to access systems should be a priority for organizations. Exploits are often associated with zero-day attacks that take advantage of vulnerabilities not yet known to the software… Continue reading.

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Behavior Group

MAY 27, 2019

Whatsapp has recently patched a severe vulnerability that was being exploited by attackers to remotely install surveillance malware on a few “selected” smartphones by simply calling the targeted phone numbers over Whatsapp audio call.

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Online Computers

JULY 30, 2021

Internet crooks are always seeking ways to exploit any operating system’s vulnerabilities — and that includes Mac’s proprietary operating system, macOS. Myth: Macs do not get malware. Contrary to popular belief, Macs CAN get malware. One only needs to check macOS update notes to see how seriously Apple takes malware threats.

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Zerto

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Every device user in your organization is a target for attackers to obtain credentials, infiltrate, and spread malware within your system. Likely your organization already has some anti-malware tools scanning incoming files, emails, and other types of communication to detect and prevent malicious files from entering your system.

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Pure Storage

OCTOBER 19, 2023

These messages claim that the user’s computer is infected with a devastating virus or malware. These malicious actors have honed their tactics to prey on our deepest fears and vulnerabilities. Fake alarms: At the chosen time, scareware springs into action, bombarding the victim with pop-up messages or notifications.

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Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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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Online Computers

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Once the hackers learn the websites that their target victims usually visit, they infect these sites with malware that can spread to visitors’ computers. Once security gaps are identified, the malicious code funnels its payload — namely malware — through these gaps. Either audit these requests first or simply disallow them completely.

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Behavior Group

MARCH 23, 2021

Massive rise, threats, attack surfaces Expanding attack surfaces – New malware samples nearly doubled: New ransomware samples increased 106% year-over-year. Trojans increased 128%, with threat actors using trojans to exploit lower-severity vulnerabilities. Sophisticated,… Continue reading.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 7, 2021

The book is all about the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how the existence of this malware can have the same destructive capability as a kinetic attack! The book is all about the Stuxnet malware, which was used around 2010, developed allegedly by the Americans and Israelis to sabotage the Iranian nuclear programme.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 7, 2021

The book is all about the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how the existence of this malware can have the same destructive capability as a kinetic attack! The book is all about the Stuxnet malware, which was used around 2010, developed allegedly by the Americans and Israelis to sabotage the Iranian nuclear programme.

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Solutions Review

AUGUST 29, 2024

When this happens, it can inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities into the systems, paving the way for breaches. Automating The Detection Of Storage & Backup Configuration Drift Purpose-built solutions can help you audit the configuration of storage & backup systems to ensure they’re hardened and not vulnerable.

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NexusTek

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

If you’re finding the prospect of staying ahead of cybercriminals overwhelming, you’re in good company: 88% of SMB leaders view their businesses as vulnerable to cybercrime 3. Patches and updates are routinely required to address known vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can target. Vulnerability Scanning. Why Is This Important?

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Zerto

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On the preventive side, patch management helps to reduce the attack surface of an organization by fixing known vulnerabilities. Threat and vulnerability management. Cyber resilience relies on cybersecurity models, tools, and operations to prevent cyberattacks and respond accordingly in the case of breach.

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Pure Storage

APRIL 14, 2022

Pure Storage ® continues to lead in immutable storage solutions by ensuring all data is protected from attack, on-creation and without the risk from error-prone management cycles or vulnerabilities from stale software updates. Now with Auto-on SafeMode, that protection is on by default, which means your data will be automatically protected.

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Pure Storage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In this article I’ll start with the before of an attack and discuss what you should do and have in place to ensure you’re closing the gaps that create vulnerabilities and in-roads for attackers. Unsupported operating systems and unpatched software open the door for malware infections and other attacker exploits.

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Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Top Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 22, 2023 Alcion Raises $21 Million, with Participation from Veeam, for Go-to-Market Founded in 2022, Alcion provides Microsoft 365 administrators with a platform to protect against ransomware, malware, corruption and accidental data loss. Read on for more. Read on for more.

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