Spinone

AUGUST 29, 2019

In 2020, some IT specialists consider Office 365 to be so secure that they don’t need a backup. Written for IT Admins who wish to protect their digital business assets, this guide will help you to consider the best Office 365 backup solutions. You will also find out: Does Office 365 backup your data?

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Continuous backup is crucial for your business. The question you might be asking is “How exactly should I backup my Office 365 for it to be continuous and safe?” In this article, we are going to compare Office 365 on-premises vs cloud backup. High backup speed. Pros: Customizability. Full autonomy.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 25, 2023

The Record article notes that several “double-hitter” attacks have been made public recently, and the question of whether or not this is by accident or design is raised once more. Like most ransomware gangs these days, the Akira gang steals corporate data before encrypting files for the purposes of double-extortion.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Businesses need to demonstrate more flexibility and agility than ever, especially when it comes to protecting their reputation, finances, and—the topic of this article—assets. Cyberattacks can take many forms and have evolved exponentially with the emergence of accessible tools and unrestricted internet access.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 7, 2023

Modern ransomware attacks are as much about stealing data and threatening to leak it as they are about encrypting data. An Associated Press article talked to the families of six students who had their sexual assault case files exposed by a ransomware gang. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This article discusses top areas in IT where you need to strengthen cybersecurity measures to avoid data breaches and information loss: Networks. The Internet network is vulnerable as cybercriminals are lurking online, waiting to intercept loopholes for hacking systems. Data Backup. Human Resources. Security Systems.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. TLS and HTTPS inherently create secured and encrypted sessions for communication.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the key characteristics, security threats, and best security practices for five key cloud security environments: public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and multi-tenant cloud. Public clouds enable multiple businesses to share resources from a shared pool over the internet.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 27, 2021

What actions do you take when it dawns on you that your files have been encrypted with a view of illegally denying you access? This rise has however been exasperated by the unprecedented increase in the number of internet users particularly because of the huge change in work habits that has been stimulated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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Malwarebytes

JULY 9, 2023

In the advisory, CISA encouraged users to review Progress’ MOVEit Transfer article and apply the updates. and follow the instructions in the MOVEit article. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Stop malicious encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

UGH admits to paying $22 million to the ALPHV (aka: BlackCat) ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group to prevent patient records from being leaked to the internet. Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin: Experienced an attack that failed encryption but still stole the data of 530,000 individuals.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

An organization must: Prepare a good backup policy and procedure. We should encrypt data at rest. Cut off network and internet access for the affected computer, server, or office. More likely, a decryption tool is not an option, so we can next check if we have available backups through System Restore. Ransomware Security.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Networks and network security comes in a wide range of complexity to fit the wide range of needs.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the motivations of the hackers, which threat actors target which data, how to protect yourself or your organization against these threat actors, and most importantly what these threat actors do with your data. There are some other ways to make money from data described further in the article.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 12, 2021

Internet intelligence group Shadowserver has attempted to quantify the problem of exposed Exchange servers by scanning the Internet looking for vulnerable machines. as a file marker inside every encrypted file. Once encryption takes place, the inevitable ransom note is deployed. The scale of the problem.

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Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. A VPN or Virtual Private Network routes your internet traffic through an encrypted server by creating an encrypted tunnel between your device and a third-party server. Backup and Recovery Tools. Ad Blockers.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 5, 2022

With how vastly the internet has become embedded in our day-to-day lives, cyberattacks such as ransomware can cause costly disruptions. Once your computer has become infected with the malware, your data is encrypted, and you cannot gain access to it. Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) . IdentityIQ. A field office of the U.S.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, and encrypting your data makes it much more difficult for them to do so. Authentication.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published an article that reflects on why it’s so concerning when cyberattacks go unreported, saying: we are increasingly concerned about what happens behind the scenes of the attacks we don’t hear about, particularly the ransomware ones. Stop malicious encryption.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. Grixba checks for antivirus programs, EDR suites, backup tools to help them plan the next steps of the attack. Stop malicious encryption.

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Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

In this article, we will set the record straight with One Drive security best practices by answering the most frequently asked questions. At this point, files are encrypted for anyone but you and Microsoft personnel with administrative rights. And, of course, in PV, your files are encrypted until you verify your identity.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. The ransomware effectively stops services and terminates processes, ensuring the encryption process is unhindered. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Detect intrusions.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Stop malicious encryption.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 9, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 10, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. Cyclops stands out with its intricate encryption methodology, which mandates a unique key to decrypt the execution binary. Stop malicious encryption.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. Stop malicious encryption. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Detect intrusions.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Don’t worry, there are solutions that can make your life easier – we speak about them as a part of a strong multilayer ransomware protection strategy we talk about in this article. Data Security: Airtight Backup If you don’t have a robust Data Loss Protection (DLP) plan, all your security strategy will fall apart.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

This article looks at the security functionality of SD-WAN solutions and how to bolster SD-WAN cybersecurity. SD-WAN architectures are an example of SDN technology applied to geographically distant wide-area networks through broadband internet, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS), 4G/LTE, and 5G. Encrypting Data in Transit.

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Spinone

JANUARY 28, 2020

Your files have been encrypted, or your screen has been locked, and you have no desire to fork out on getting the access back. But getting your data back without removing the source means you can get your files encrypted again. It encrypts files on your computer, mobile, server, or cloud to extort money for decryption.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Turn off the internet connection if you will not be using it for an extended period. If your internet provider offers IPv6, be sure to implement security precautions tailored for this protocol. Enhancing your security habits The culture of safe device use should be improved.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 17, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. Editor-in-chief Uwe Ralf Heer reported that a well-known cybercriminal group encrypted its systems and left ransom demands, but did not specify further.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2022

Therefore this article will focus on data lake-specific concerns and also ignore aspects of security that apply general and well understood security such as: identity verification , scanning for malware , resilience ( backups , etc.), Data Lake Encryption. firewalls , network threat detection, and incident response.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

This article looks at the remote desktop protocol, how RDP attacks work, best practices for defense, the prevalence of RDP attacks today, and how remote desktop software vendors are securing their clients. Also read : Best Internet Security Suites & Software. Defending Against RDP Attacks: Best Practices.

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Spinone

AUGUST 20, 2018

Let’s discuss OS and software, antivirus, backup, mobile security, physical security and so on. First, software distribution infection with the Trojan and its “free” publication on the Internet is a well-known way of system infection, and it happens far more often than we would like.

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