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Lilith: The Latest Threat in Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

According to Cyble, “The ransomware searches for files to encrypt on the local system by enumerating the file directories […] It ignores the file extensions such as EXE, DLL, and SYS and excludes a list of directory and file names from the encryption process.”. How to Protect Against Lilith Ransomware.

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Tips for Folder Structure Design and Cleanup

The Texas Record

Consistency Choose file naming conventions and stick with them. For example, unless an abbreviation is known and widely used, avoid using it in folder or file names. A consistent approach with folder structure and file naming means there is less need for individual interpretation. Be consistent.

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Intelligent Search – Strategies to Find What You Need

AIIM

60% [of company executives] felt that time constraints and lack of understanding of how to find information were preventing their employees from finding the information they needed.” IDC data shows that “ the knowledge worker spends about 2.5 hours per day, or roughly 30% of the workday, searching for information ….60%

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Catches of the month: Phishing scams for August 2021

IT Governance

The example above, for instance, contains a graphic with a file name and a link to open it – just as would happen if someone genuinely shared something with you. Make sure your staff know how to identify and avoid scams with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Can you spot a scam? Get started.

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To Fix DMARC Requires Angry Customers

eSecurity Planet

After all, accounts payable clerks will open virus-laden PDF files named “overdue invoice” or “past-due statement” even if they don’t recognize the sender. Our SPF and DKIM guides contain detailed information on how to properly set up the protocols. Admittedly, smaller organizations will not have leverage.

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RIM Month Virtual Colloquium, date and lineup announcement for April 7th 1-3pm EST!

The Schedule

A case study in creating a Getty retention compliant electronic file naming system for Procurement. Buyers could then easily name their files according to department naming conventions, and apply retention without having to take any action beyond filling out the checklist. Jennifer Thompson, J. Paul Getty Trust.

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6 Best Threat Intelligence Feeds to Use in 2023

eSecurity Planet

FBI InfraGard Best for critical infrastructure security InfraGard is a threat intelligence feed and network partnership between the FBI and other government agencies and interested private sector parties. The massive, crowdsourced approach OTX takes limits the possibility of effective quality assurance. critical infrastructure.