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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. Ransomware and its impact on businesses Industry-specific data from 2023 illustrates the widespread reach of ransomware and its resulting impact today. Let's find out.

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Social Engineering 2.0: The Rise of Deepfake Phishing

SecureWorld News

Originally, the technology gained its reputation from its use in entertainment and media. Most modern cybersecurity systems are geared against malware, ransomware, and brute-force attacks. The truth is, technology is limited by human activity. That's right, relying on technology alone isn't enough.

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RSA 2020 – See You There!

McAfee

With new technologies, strategies and AI being employed by both security pros and threat actors, one thing remains constant: us. This seminar will provide a full day of focus on emerging threats such as ransomware, targeted attacks, emerging IoT threats, and new aspects of social engineering and deep fake human manipulation.

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More Spending on Cybersecurity Means More Attacks?

SecureWorld News

Even as your organization hires more security experts and invests in ever-better cybersecurity technology, malware, phishing, and other attacks remain a persistent threat to your organization and the data of your customers. It's no wonder that many businesses are taking hard looks at their technology budgets. Not likely.