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Are You Vulnerable To Ransomware? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Vipre

Yes, endpoint security is a vital element in your malware defense, but it cannot do the job alone. Do you backup your business data regularly? Backup your data, system images, and configurations, test your backups, and keep the backups offline. Download: SMBs Under Attack eBook.

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U.S. Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble hit by cyberattack

Security Affairs

The bookseller also operated the Nook Digital, which is a spin-off division that sells eBook and e-Reader platform. Over the weekend, users have been complaining on Nook’s Facebook page and Twitter that they were not able to access their library of purchased eBooks and magazine subscriptions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware).

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How to Mitigate Ransomware Attacks with MFA

Duo's Security Blog

It just takes on lackadaisical click by an employee to install malware that results in ransomware. And for more information on protecting against ransomware, be sure to check out our ebook: Protecting Against Ransomware: Zero Trust Security for a Modern Workforce. Ransomware has gone up 150% since the pandemic , and the U.S.

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Bad Luck: BlackCat Ransomware Bulletin

Security Boulevard

Malware Traits of Blackcat Ransomware. Many of its developers have been associated with the Darkside/Blackmatter group , which also brings about the concern of dealing with experienced malware operators. This malware, after successfully gaining access to the target machine, beacons back data on the victim machine (host UUID).

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3 Reasons We Forget Small & Midsized Businesses are Major Targets for Ransomware

Webroot

Install reputable cybersecurity software – What used to be the main method of defense against malware is now only a single method of defense, but it’s still a critical one. Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan – Misconfigurations and user-enabled breaches are almost impossible to stop entirely.

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Hacker Personas Explained: Know Your Enemy and Protect Your Business

Webroot

These documents will ask users to enable an embedded macro that then delivers malware, usually in the form of ransomware. Over 90% of malware campaigns used the pandemic in their initial phishing email this past year.

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A More Resilient Future with Automated Ransomware Recovery

Cisco Security

We understand that while commodity malware provides significant value from a recovery model focused on the endpoint, targeted attacks require more prescriptive and preventative capabilities. You really needed to correlate an attack pattern and then preemptively backup and recover.