SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

The main parts of stopped services and processes include databases, email services, browsers, programs for working with documents, security solutions, backups and shadow copy services. Promptly install available patches for commercial VPN solutions that provide access for remote employees and act as gateways to your network.

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Encryption Ransomware Backups Security Awareness 145

SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

The main parts of stopped services and processes include databases, email services, browsers, programs for working with documents, security solutions, backups and shadow copy services. Promptly install available patches for commercial VPN solutions that provide access for remote employees and act as gateways to your network.

Encryption 144

Encryption Ransomware Backups Security Awareness 144

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Train your employees in security awareness, so they can recognize phishing attempts and know what they can and can’t do on company-issued hardware. Use a firewall and VPN A firewall protects an entry point to a network while a VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between two networks.

Small Business 84

Small Business Backups Firewall VPN 84

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

But the sector is only as secure as the technology it relies on, so our food supply requires secure IoT devices and Cloud services for food and agriculture too. The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Consider installing and using a VPN.

Ransomware 144

Ransomware Manufacturing Passwords Internet 144

Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). It is also important to repeat security awareness training regularly to keep your staff informed and vigilant. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Ransomware Backups Social Engineering Accountability 76

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

With the rise of remote and hybrid working culture, it’s crucial to ensure that all remote workers use online security tools like a virtual private network ( VPN ). Deploy a regular data backup strategy to prevent data loss due to phishing or ransomware attacks.

Small Business 93

Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Data breaches 93

Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

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. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

It actually almost matches up with maybe 70% or 80% of the clients that we’re supporting, who had almost identical attacks with an old credential, with a weak password on a VPN. And, then, upgrading security awareness training. Credential monitoring, password policy, [multi-factor authentication], are preventable problems.

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Ransomware Passwords Cyber Insurance VPN 85

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Disable or bypass detective security controls. Hunt and destroy or encrypt backups hosted in local and cloud networks as well as virtual machine snapshots. In general, the fewer assets you have exposed to the internet the better, so if it doesn’t need to be out there, remove it, and bring it inside your virtual private network (VPN).

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Ransomware Cyber Insurance Backups Insurance 52

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Hackers who are on the lookout for publicly disclosed vulnerabilities (1-days) in internet facing software, such as VPN appliances or email gateways. Set up offline backups that intruders cannot tamper with. Dedicated training courses can help, such as the ones provided in the Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform.

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Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 145

SecureList

MAY 25, 2021

In addition, it deletes all system backups, shadow copies, disables the system recovery mode, and clears event logs. Other recommendations for maximizing security of your organization: Do not expose remote desktop services (such as RDP) to public networks unless absolutely necessary and always use strong passwords for them.

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Ransomware Encryption Malware Energy and Utilities 131