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Case Study: Enhancing Endpoint Security

Data Breach Today

Because it's inevitable that some attackers will get around defenses, Kettering Health Network added an extra layer of endpoint security to help mitigate the risks posed by ransomware and other cyberthreats, says Michael Berry, director of information security. He describes what's unusual about the approach.

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RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware employed in attacks in the wild

Security Affairs

RedEnergy is a sophisticated stealer-as-a-ransomware that was employed in attacks targeting energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers discovered a new Stealer-as-a-Ransomware named RedEnergy used in attacks against energy utilities, oil, gas, telecom, and machinery sectors.

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DoJ: Investigations into ransomware attacks must have similar priority as terrorism

Security Affairs

Department of Justice was to assign investigation on ransomware attacks the same priority as terrorism in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack. Department of Justice plans to equate investigations into ransomware attacks with investigations into terrorism in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack. ” reported Reuters.

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Watch out, ransomware attack risk increases on holidays and weekends, FBI and CISA

Security Affairs

The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn organizations to remain vigilant against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

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[Podcast] Tips for Staying Cyber-Safe While Working from Home

AIIM

But, new challenges also arise with the recent boom in remote working, including cybersecurity threats like ransomware, data hacking, viruses, and more. And finally, on this episode, hear an AIIM member case study of how Laserfiche helped Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures migrate their contract management process to the cloud.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 258

Security Affairs

The best news of the week with Security Affairs. addresses two zero-days exploited in the wild Microsofts case study: Emotet took down an entire network in just 8 days New Coronavirus-themed campaign spread Lokibot worldwide. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Elearning Staff Awareness Course Overview: Ransomware

IT Governance

Now, Damian is our head of GRC consultancy, providing clients with pragmatic consultancy advice and support around information security, risk management and ISMSs (information security management systems). Over Q4 2023, our research found that 25% of all incidents involved ransomware.