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Preparing for Ransomware: Are Backups Enough?

eSecurity Planet

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? Backups are a critical component of any enterprise cybersecurity posture, but they are not an airtight strategy. Why Are Backups Critical? Why Are Backups Critical?

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6 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Matters More Now than It Ever Did in the Past

CyberSecurity Insiders

Even if you know very little about technology, it’s likely you’ve at least heard of cybersecurity and know about the concept. Cybersecurity includes various security measures for individuals who spend time online. If you’re not sure why you need to think about cybersecurity these days and be aware of it, we’re here to help.

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10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know

eSecurity Planet

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. These threaten enterprise networks because malicious traffic from the internet can travel between networks. Endpoint protection on all devices. This includes IoT devices. Segmentation.

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Cybercrime: How to Report and Recover

SecureWorld News

The COVID-19 pandemic is certainly no exception, but victims of cybercrime often don’t know where to turn for help. She recently joined us on our series of SecureWorld Remote Sessions to share her knowledge on the current state of cybercrime reporting and recovery. 1,200+ complaints per day on average.

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Securing the Super Bowl: Lessons in network lockdown during mega events

SC Magazine

But amidst this exciting sports action, there was a game within a game – a match-up with a lot more riding on the line than a trophy: Hackers vs. network defenders. High-profile events beget high-profile credibility among hacking circles,” said Jerry Ray, chief operating officer of SecureAge.

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How security professionals will rise to the challenge of cyber defense in 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

Over the past year, we have established a comfortable hybrid/remote work environment that is expected to be the norm post-COVID-19. However, with this has come adversaries who have grown more confident with attacking high level targets, such as the Colonial Pipeline and other critical infrastructure operations.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Right To Repair

ForAllSecure

Vamosi: in this time of COVID-19, apart from staying healthy, one of my biggest concerns is what if some appliance I need decides after ten years of near constant use to fail on me. But now, I don’t want extra people in my house, so I’ll look it up on Google, right? Spotify Podcasts.

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