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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

eSecurity Planet

Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab. Graham Cluley started as a videogame developer and antivirus programmer three decades ago before serving in senior roles at Sophos and McAfee.

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Which Data Do Ransomware Attackers Target for Double Extortion?

Security Boulevard

Double extortion is one of the most prevalent ransomware tactics today. The attackers first exfiltrate sensitive information from their target before launching the ransomware encryption routine.

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Ransomware Prevention vs. Recovery: Which Costs Businesses More?

Security Boulevard

A 2021 survey found that ransomware attacks increased 62% over the preceding two years, as reported by Security Magazine , with North American registering a surge of 158% during that same period. It probably comes as no surprise that ransomware attacks are more prolific now than they were several years ago.

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Cybereason Offers Comprehensive Visibility and Protection for Diverse Systems

Security Boulevard

As enterprise technical infrastructures become more complex, managing them grows increasingly difficult. Protection against the growing problem of cybercrime also remains a key aspect for anyone involved in IT management.

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How Do Initial Access Brokers Enable Ransomware Attacks?

Security Boulevard

Together with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), the U.S. Editor's Note: Unlock the knowledge, resources and expert guidance you need to successfully prevent ransomware attacks from impacting your organization’s operations with this complimentary Ransomware Toolkit.

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How Does XDR Solve the IT Infrastructure Visibility Gap?

Security Boulevard

Network visibility is a persistent problem for organizations. Back in 2019, Business Wire shared the results of a survey in which 65% of respondents said that a lack of visibility into their organizations’ IT security infrastructure was the top obstacle to the success of their Security Operations Center (SOC).

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

eSecurity Planet

While these solutions (such as [Microsoft365]) offer a level of protection and capabilities (antivirus, anti-spam, archiving, etc.), To fill this gap, organizations will look to integrated cloud email (ICE) security solutions that leverage data science (AI/ML) and organizational specific intelligence (indicators).”