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RSAC insights: Malware is now spreading via weaponized files circulating in data lakes, file shares

The Last Watchdog

Digital content has become the liquid fuel of digital commerce—and much of it now flows into and out of massive data lakes supplied by Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. However, a surge of high-profile ransomware attacks and supply chain breaches has made company leaders very nervous. “I

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. Local storage prioritizes direct access, potential cost savings, and reduced reliance on the internet, yet lacks the scalability and security of the cloud.

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Five Key Points When Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks in a World of Hybrid Working

Security Boulevard

Workers are connected to corporate systems via their home internet provider, as are their mobile phones. Clearswift’s Adaptive Data Loss Prevention minimizes the risk of accidental data loss, data exfiltration, and cyber-attacks and reduces any impact on day-to-day communication.

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How Can You Protect Critical Infrastructure from Ransomware Attacks

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

How Can You Protect Critical Infrastructure from Ransomware Attacks. Another week, another ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks can target critical infrastructure and create a national emergency. According to the FBI , a relatively new ransomware group called DarkSide was responsible for this attack.