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Data Privacy Week 2022: The Security Awareness Canary in the Coalmine

Webroot

Educate yourself. Avoid common attempts to compromise your information and identity by investing in security awareness training. That way, if you experience accidental or malicious data loss, your information is secure and accessible. Use antivirus software. Back up your precious files. Make sure it’s backed up.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide

CyberSecurity Insiders

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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NIST’s ransomware guidelines look a lot like cyber resilience

Webroot

It’s worth noting that blocking access to known ransomware sites is a recommendation that can be accomplished with network-level security. Don’t overlook security awareness training. One aspect of ransomware prevention not mentioned by NIST is the importance of security awareness training.

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Are You Vulnerable To Ransomware? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Vipre

If all you’ve done so far is to rely on antivirus scans and the good sense of your users to not click on suspicious emails, you’re doing the minimum. Yes, endpoint security is a vital element in your malware defense, but it cannot do the job alone. Fending off ransomware attacks requires a multilayered strategy.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

eSecurity Planet

Enhanced Security Measures: End users and organizations should ensure that their systems are equipped with up-to-date security software and methods that can identify and neutralize efforts to exploit these vulnerabilities. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses.

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Do cyber regulations actually make K–12 schools safer? Navigating compliance while securing school and student data

Malwarebytes

Over the last decade, K–12 schools have made great strides in employing technologies that facilitate learning—especially since the onset of pandemic-induced distance education. By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020.

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HYAS Threat Intel Report April 1 2024

Security Boulevard

Sality is known for its ability to evade detection by antivirus software through encryption and obfuscation techniques. Once infected, Sality compromises system stability and security, potentially leading to data loss, system crashes, and unauthorized access. Want more threat intel on a weekly basis?

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