IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2023

In this blog, we explain everything you need to know about it, including our top 8 tips for preventing malware attacks. It can do this in a number of ways, such as: Stealing, encrypting or deleting sensitive information; Hijacking or altering core system functions; Monitoring user activity; and Spamming the device with adverts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 25, 2018

In this blog post, I’ll discuss: Our current perimeter defense; The need to shift to a data-centric security approach; and, The need to educate the public to strengthen our critical infrastructure security posture. The nation’s critical infrastructure provides the essential services that underpin American society.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

billion rubles. Nominate here: [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter newsletter) The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 414 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition appeared first on Security Affairs.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The costs of anti-virus software, staff awareness training, Cloud services and countless other resources stack up – and even then, you need to find skilled personnel to lead your security strategy, which is easier said than done. You’ll have access to a wide range of tools, training and support that can be deployed to kick-start your journey.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Across the UK, the education sector was the most frequently targeted, with 24 incidents. In addition to backing up sensitive files, organisations can prepare for ransomware attacks by deploying staff awareness training. The post UK Suffers Third Highest Rate of Ransomware Attacks in the World appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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eDiscovery Daily

MARCH 14, 2019

In a post to Facebook last week, founder Mark Zuckerberg outlined a vision of the future that includes end-to-end encryption and an ephemeral lifespan for private messages and photos. The post Facebook Will Shift to Emphasize Encrypted Ephemeral Messages, Zuckerberg Says: eDiscovery Trends appeared first on CloudNine.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Things such as encrypting databases containing usernames and passwords, never mind sensitive information, are paramount. That way, if they’re leaked, even if only by accident, the plaintext passwords aren’t easily accessible without significant resource to try to crack the encryption.

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IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. Education is the key to ransomware prevention. The post Meals on Wheels Disrupted by Suspected Ransomware Attack appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Get started.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Related: How training can mitigate targeted attacks. They do this by encrypting the stolen data and forcing victims to pay for a decryption key on top of the ransom fee. Analysts must take the time to educate themselves about new and upcoming risks. Double extortion is twice the ransom. Diversifying ransomware attacks.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

19, Apex was alerted that its systems had been infected with a destructive strain of ransomware that encrypts computer files and demands payment for a digital key needed to unscramble the data. “When they encrypt the data, that happens really fast,” he said. Roswell, Ga. on Tuesday, Feb. More than a week later on Jan.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The problem: VMware Carbon Black researchers detailed the findings in a blog post. Security Awareness and Training: Educating and training users, particularly those in businesses, on the hazards associated with vulnerable drivers, as well as the significance of upgrading their systems, can help to avoid unintended exploitation.

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IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

Ransomware soared in popularity at in around 2020, with attackers committing to a relatively simple method: infect organisations’ systems with malware that worms through their systems and encrypts data. With these attacks, the criminal hackers don’t simply encrypt organisations’ systems and demand money for the safe return of the data.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Many people believe that this indicates that a URL is genuine, but it simply means that traffic sent to the site is encrypted. Not only are attackers motivated and creative, but their attacks are growing more and more sophisticated,” wrote Sinclaire Hamilton, a product manager at Microsoft, a blog post. Get started.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This means that even if hackers can get to the area or file that stores the password, the information will be encrypted. Educate your employees on cyber security risks. Educated and informed employees are your first line of defence when it comes to information security. Monitoring unauthorised accounts.

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Archive Document Data Storage

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In this blog, we offer our tips for boosting your data protection strategy in 2019. Use Encryption Software. You can protect your data from hackers by encrypting your data. Encryption software scrambles your emails and files, so only authorised end users with the encryption key can unlock and read them.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2023

This can be done using encryption. Training users to be more aware. Education is a key element in building a culture of security, so it’s vital to get employees onboard when rolling out new standards and policies. About the author Ali Cameron is a content marketer that specializes in the cybersecurity and B2B SaaS space.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 16, 2022

South Staffordshire Water was reportedly infected with ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts the victim’s files and essentially locks them out of their systems. Education is the key to ransomware prevention. The post South Staffordshire Water Targeted by Cyber Attack appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 17, 2018

In our first #BreachReady blog for schools series , we asked you to consider the types of breaches your school has experienced, what caused them, and steps your school can take to prevent them from happening again. Introduce device encryption. Training also teaches staff to identify common threats such as phishing emails.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Ransomware soared in popularity at the end of the last decade, with a relatively simple method: attackers would infect organisations’ systems with malware that would worm through their systems encrypting data. With these attacks, the criminal hackers don’t simply encrypt organisations’ systems and demand money for the safe return of the data.

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2023

For instance, it could monitor users’ keystrokes or encrypt the user’s files in a ransomware attack. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Get started The post Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for April 2023 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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Data Matters

APRIL 20, 2021

Educate participants and beneficiaries who manage their retirement accounts online about online security. To the extent recordkeepers or other service providers already offer participants and beneficiaries training of this nature, they should review existing materials to confirm that they reflect all of the Online Security Tips.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In this blog, we look at those principles and explain the steps you can take to meet them. Additionally, you should consider encrypting data or using VPNs where possible. Encryption can greatly reduce the risk of data being compromised in transit, but it will also make sharing data more complex and will require significant resources.

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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 2, 2018

In this blog post, we offer our tips for keeping your information safe all year long. Consider using a password manager to help you remember and encrypt your passwords. Make sure that your WiFi network is protected with a strong password and WPA-2 encryption. Update Your Password Strategy. Fortify Your WiFi Network.

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KnowBe4

MAY 29, 2019

Hackers break in and rely on the malware to encrypt vital files or render machines useless. The organization is not able to access the encrypted data. Think of it in terms of training a dog. Train Your People. million bill for recovery efforts. Show Me the Money. As the name suggests, ransomware is all about the money.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 14, 2020

Ransomware is a specific type of malware that encrypts computer files, essentially locking the owner out of their systems. See also: Lack of education is the leading cause of successful ransomware attacks. The post Travelex says it won’t pay ransom to crooks as currency chaos continues appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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eDiscovery Daily

APRIL 7, 2019

Finding this odd, you turn to your firm receptionist who tells you that the firm was hit with a ransomware attack overnight, and that if you turn on your computer all of your files will be immediately encrypted, subject to a bitcoin ransom.”. Of course, as you probably know by reading this blog, the DLA Piper situation isn’t unique.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 2, 2019

This means you’ll need to develop an information security policy , implement basic technical controls such as those laid out in established frameworks like Cyber Essentials , and encrypt or pseudonymise data where appropriate. Ensure that your staff are trained. Monitor and audit compliance.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As reported on the Hunton Insurance Recovery blog , on February 4, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”), which regulates the business of insurance in New York, has issued guidelines, in the Insurance Circular Letter No. Policyholders should take advantage of these services, which are often provided complimentary.

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Positively RIM

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Today’s Blog is sponsored by MER 2017, Cohasset Associates’ 25 th annual educational conference on electronic records management, in Chicago, May 8-10. There are threats – both internal and external -- that are outside the training and awareness of the IT department, but are well within the RIM domain. Can they be secured?

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Troy Hunt

MAY 7, 2018

The correct answer to this question is: The traffic between the browser and the webshop is encrypted. Most notably, they're now free through services like Let's Encrypt and Cloudflare and they're dead easy to setup so there goes another barrier too. But the option does not exist. — Scott Hanselman (@shanselman) April 4, 2012.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 25, 2023

Once those bots—or agents—are trained, and autonomous enough to work on their own, that would be an important step in the direction of a world where AI-driven systems are able to be used for both good and bad. This article prompted me to buy the new black XL T-shirt you see in the blog. Users beware. Did you know?

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

It’s been a year full of predictable and unpredictable incidents alike, and in this blog, we’ve compiled the most memorable stories of 2022. Coca-Cola received an overwhelming majority of the votes, beating out the toy maker Mattel, the online education platform Blackboard, the tech firm Danaher and General Electrics’ aviation subsidiary.

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eDiscovery Daily

MARCH 25, 2018

A frequent court appointed special master in electronic evidence, Craig is a prolific contributor to continuing legal and professional education programs throughout the United States, having delivered over 2,000 presentations and papers. He currently blogs on eDiscovery topics at ballinyourcourt.com. This is not that day. But not now.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2023

In this blog, we look at seven ways you can avoid physical security threats in the workplace – whether that’s in a traditional office or a remote location. Organisations should also ensure that laptops are password-protected, and that sensitive information stored on portable devices are encrypted. Secure portable devices. Get started.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Organizations should focus their security awareness and training efforts towards educating their userbases on how to differentiate between each type of phishing attack, and strive to build phishing resiliency over time using routine simulated exercises that mimic real-life attacks.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Understanding the threat, and how staff awareness training can address it Damian Garcia has worked in the IT sector in the UK and internationally, including for IBM and Microsoft. He also delivers ISO 27001 training courses. Ransomware Staff Awareness E-learning Course Educate your staff to be alert and secure.

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IT Governance

MARCH 5, 2024

Affected information includes users’ names, email addresses, IP addresses and encrypted passwords. Nearly 20 million Cutout.Pro users’ data breached Cutout.Pro, an AI photo and video editing platform, has suffered a data breach. The threat actor, KryptonZambie, listed a 5.93

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