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Why SMBs are Under Attack by Ransomware

Webroot

This includes essential security measures like firewalls, endpoint protection and DNS protection. And, since even firewalls can be circumvented, it means keeping backups of all business data so you never have to pay a ransom to get your data back. Attacks like BEC are less about malware and more about manipulating people.

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Cybersecurity Is Not A One-Stop-Shop

Security Boulevard

This includes a layered combination of DNS networking, secure endpoint connections, and an educated and empowered human workforce. The need for DNS security cannot be ignored, especially with the rise of remote workforces, in order to monitor and manage internet access policies, as well as reduce malware.

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BrightCloud® Threat Report Mid-Year Update: Reinvention is the Name of the Game

Webroot

Malware Solution Option: Windows 11 adoption remains very slow which highlights the importance of incorporating a layered security approach that includes DNS protection to help reduce infection rates. In fact, there are 31% fewer infections when endpoint and DNS protection are combined. PHISHING PREYED ON A VOLATILE MARKET.

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An MSP and SMB guide to disaster preparation, recovery and remediation

Webroot

It may be as simple as the deployment of antivirus plus backup and recovery applications for your end users, or a more complex approach with security operations center (SOC) tools or managed response solutions coupled with network security tools such as DNS and Web filtering, network and endpoint firewalls, VPNs, backup and recovery and others.

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OpenText Security Solutions 2022 Global SMB Ransomware Survey: Fighting More… with Less

Webroot

Budget constraints and small security teams were cited as the primary roadblocks. Despite concern, security awareness training is infrequent: The vast majority of SMBs believe a successful ransom attack is the result of someone clicking on a malicious link or opening an email attachment. To learn more, go to: [link].

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Report: Phishing Attacks Sustain Historic Highs

Webroot

By using security awareness training that offers regular simulations, you can reduce phishing by up to 70%. A defense in depth security posture utilizing DNS and endpoint detection as well as a sound backup strategy can give you confidence that you’re prepared to withstand even a successful phishing attack.

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5 Tips to get Better Efficacy out of Your IT Security Stack

Webroot

Be sure to choose vendors who provide the type of guidance, support, and enablement resources you need; who can and will advise you on how best to configure your cybersecurity and backup and disaster recovery systems; and who are invested in helping you ensure maximum return on the investment you and your customers are making in these solutions.

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