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A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

Hacker Combat

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. using the LockBit 2.0 Final Remarks.

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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately. With AI amplifying social engineering threats, businesses' attack surfaces grow increasingly larger. Thus, accounts, networks, and data prove to be more easily compromised.

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A PowerShell Script to Mitigate Active Directory Security Risks

eSecurity Planet

Cyber attackers frequently use legacy technology as part of their attack strategies, targeting organizations that have yet to implement mitigations or upgrade obsolete components. In an Active Directory environment, one such component is legacy protocols, which attackers can use to gain access to Active Directory.

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How to Prevent Data Breaches: Data Breach Prevention Tips

eSecurity Planet

An important data protection concept for all organizations is zero trust : by limiting access and privileged accounts and walling off your most critical assets with tools like microsegmentation , a network incursion doesn’t have to become a headline-making data breach. Also read: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network 2.

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

eSecurity Planet

Unauthorized Access Unauthorized users may get access to cloud resources due to lax password regulations, inadequate authentication systems, or compromised user accounts. Inadequate Security Patching Security patches not applied promptly make systems vulnerable to exploitation.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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How to Remove Malware: Removal Steps for Windows & Mac

eSecurity Planet

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Log on to your Mac by entering your device password. And activate your router’s security features too.

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