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Keys to Computer Security

SiteLock

Any idea how many computers you have in your business? Might seem like a silly question but you’d be amazed at just how many small businesses lose track of devices used by their employees, whether they are computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones. Password managers. Keylogger protection. Encryption.

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“We absolutely do not care about you”: Sugar ransomware targets individuals

Malwarebytes

Sugar ransomware, a new strain recently discovered by the Walmart Security Team , is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) that targets single computers and (likely) small businesses, too. If you get infected with ransomware, you’re going to want to get hold of those backups. Password managers can help with this.

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Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security

eSecurity Planet

Meanwhile, the suspect server was connected to the CDOT domain with an administrator account and the internet. Additional security features include IP login restrictions, session timeouts, 2FA, and account lockouts for brute force attacks. Also read : Best Internet Security Suites & Software.

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Cybersecurity first: Business and consumer

CyberSecurity Insiders

Establish a unique password for each account. Consider using a password manager if you haven’t in the past. Remember to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on accounts wherever it is available, especially on accounts that have financial information such as online banking, credit card, and retirement accounts.

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SolarWinds attackers leveraged trust in Constant Contact email marketing, USAID, to launch campaign

SC Magazine

The Russian state-sponsored hackers behind the SolarWinds supply chain attack relied on a decidedly more cybercrime-styled playbook for their latest reported attack, launching a sweeping phishing campaign designed to distribute malware to organizations via weaponized communications sent from a compromised email marketing account.