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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

The most common way for criminals to infect an organization is by sending an email with a malicious link or attachment that an employee clicks on unwittingly to initiate an attack. However, Windows hides file extensions by default, allowing a malicious executable such as “evil.doc.exe” to appear to be a Word document called “evil.doc”.

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What IG Professionals Should Know About the Internet of Bodies

ARMA International

Some IoB devices can provide access to systems and workspaces without the need for passwords or key cards and can offer convenient purchases of goods or services. For better or worse, legal precedents are being set for using information from devices as evidence in criminal investigations.