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FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Security Affairs

The good news is in the latter attack the victims restored its backups. The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released.

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Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

The report also includes a list of mitigation measures to increase the resilience of company networks: Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, and secure location (i.e., Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Automate Patches and Updates Ensure strong network security by automating regular updates of firewall firmware and installing security patches as soon as they become available. Enable automatic updates in the administration interface and schedule security checks accordingly.

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Threat spotlight: Conti, the ransomware used in the HSE healthcare attack

Malwarebytes

Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. ransomware and phishing scams).

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Do cyber regulations actually make K–12 schools safer? Navigating compliance while securing school and student data

Malwarebytes

They also need to safeguard children against inappropriate online content, cyberbullying, scams, and other nebulous digital threats. Review the security posture of all third-party vendors. Secure and closely monitor remote desktop protocol (RDP) use. Keep all operating systems, software, and firmware up to date.