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Why backups are not the panacea for recovery from a ransomware attack

SC Magazine

The most pervasive wisdom about preventing damage from ransomware is to backup systems, but that alone may not be enough. The most pervasive wisdom about preventing damage from ransomware is to backup systems. So in an era of increased concern about ransomware, is solving the ransomware scourge as simple as investing in some backups?

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The Analyst Prompt #20: Attack Against Tata Power Highlights Cyber Risk to India’s Growing and Increasingly Connected Population?

Security Boulevard

Key Infrastructure and Critical Vulnerabilities: Attack Against Tata Power Highlights Cyber Risk to India’s Growing and Increasingly Connected Population. 8 ) Deadbolt first targeted storage devices manufactured by Taiwan-based company QNAP, for which patches have been available since early this year. ( 12 , 13 , 15 ).

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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. The factory specializes in manufacturing, consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial operations. SecurityWeek has attempted to contact the electronics manufacturer but has yet to receive a response.

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Corvus Insurance Reports the Ratio of Ransoms Demanded to Ransoms Paid is Steadily Declining

CyberSecurity Insiders

The report provides an inside look at the insights and tools used by risk managers, IT departments, security researchers, and solution providers to hone their offerings and approaches to keeping organizations safe from evolving cyber threats. “By Ransomware claims and costs. Media companies (publishers, TV networks, etc.)

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

It is vital for any enterprise landscape to ensure viable, open, and reliable corporate communications – fostering innovation and economic prosperity, with respect to safeguarding against disruption and serious cyber risk perception. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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NIS2 Framework: Your Key To Achieving Cybersecurity Excellence

Centraleyes

Important entities” include manufacturing, food, waste management, and postal services. Conduct assessments to improve visibility into control effectiveness and cyber maturity levels within your organization. Identify areas with insufficient visibility and potential cyber risks.

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API-based CASB Spinbackup Announces 2017 Results

Spinone

The clients will continue to benefit from their investments in cloud security management products with rich cyber risk management tools, while leveraging unique and innovative SaaS data protection solutions. 2017 was another year of continuous progress and achievement for Spinbackup.

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