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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Here are 15 important controls and best practices for preventing malware.

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5 Linux malware families SMBs should protect themselves against

Malwarebytes

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. The common wisdom goes that Linux malware is rare, and for the most part this is true. encrypt extension being appended to affected files.

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MITRE ResilienCyCon: You Will Be Breached So Be Ready

eSecurity Planet

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. Backup Is Hard. MSSPs Fare Well in First MITRE Evaluations.

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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

eSecurity Planet

Failure to enforce security regulations and implement appropriate encryption may result in accidental data exposure. Regular reviews, enhanced analytics, and incident response methods improve security. Collaborate with external cloud security specialists or managed service providers to enhance internal capabilities.

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Best Ransomware Protection

Hacker Combat

You are neither safe on your private nor public network, as ransomware can encrypt your files and hold them hostage. When you open an infected file that seemingly appears safe, ransomware executes its process by encrypting data. You can defeat ransomware through specific preventive measures, including software and encryption.

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. Insecure Interfaces/APIs Attackers can use interface and API flaws to modify or circumvent security protections.

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What Is Hybrid Cloud Security? How it Works & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces. Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time.

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