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Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #5 Is Out!

Anton on Security

This also reminds me that if you are owned, your cloud environment is probably also owned…] “Mandiant research indicates that threat actors are increasingly targeting backups to inhibit reconstitution after an attack. not truly ‘new news’, but a useful reminder to those who assume, circa 2015, that ‘backups solve ransomware’.

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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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U.S. Agencies Release Guidelines for DDoS Attacks

SecureWorld News

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks aim to overwhelm a target's application or website, exhausting the system's resources and making the target inaccessible to legitimate users. While DDoS attacks are relatively simple to execute, they are frequently used by threat actors and can be a real thorn in the side of an organization.

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Microsoft Fights Off Another Record DDoS Attack as Incidents Soar

eSecurity Planet

Microsoft in November fended off a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in its Azure cloud that officials said was the largest ever recorded, the latest in a wave of record attacks that washed over the IT industry in the second half of 2021. Also read: How to Stop DDoS Attacks: 6 Tips for Fighting DDoS Attacks.

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Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #5 Is Out!

Security Boulevard

“Mandiant research indicates that threat actors are increasingly targeting backups to inhibit reconstitution after an attack. In addition, targeting, and in some cases creating, backups allows threat actors to engage in reconnaissance of affected organizations , escalate privileges, and gather intelligence. ” [A.C. — not

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Free Cybersecurity Training for SMBs

CyberSecurity Insiders

Curricula, an Atlanta based security company, is offering a free training in Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Business (SMBs) employees. An enormous gap has been witnessed in the industry regarding cybersecurity as none are interested in offering security training to companies having less than 500-1000 employees.

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The Vital Importance of Cybersecurity for Profit-Making Organizations

CyberSecurity Insiders

While this technological advancement brings numerous benefits, it also exposes businesses to various cybersecurity risks. In this article, we will explore why cybersecurity is of utmost importance for profit-making organizations and how it contributes to their long-term success and profitability.