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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

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These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. How does remote encryption work?

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A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

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ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. The ransomware gang demanded over $34 million in bitcoin to be paid as ransom. How to Recognize a Ransomware Attack. How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks. using the LockBit 2.0

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How to Remove Malware: Removal Steps for Windows & Mac

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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. Your Antivirus is Randomly Disabled Malware often disables antivirus software, leaving your device open to further infection.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – September 4, 2023 – Attackers Hit Network Devices and More

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Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

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Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

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Penetration Testing Product Guides 9 Best Penetration Testing Tools 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) move beyond the traditional perimeter of a network to provide protections at the application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

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Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)