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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

Also Read: Best Encryption Tools & Software for 2021. Below we outline 18 industry tips for actions you can take to reduce your risk of a ransomware attack: Action. While virtual backups are great, if you’re not storing data backups offline, you’re at risk of losing that data. Screenshot example. Description.

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Researchers warn of a surge in cyber attacks against Microsoft Exchange

Security Affairs

On March 2nd, Microsoft released emergency out-of-band security updates that address four zero-day issues (CVE-2021-26855, CVE-2021-26857, CVE-2021-26858, and CVE-2021-27065) in all supported MS Exchange versions that are actively exploited in the wild. 2/5 — ESET research (@ESETresearch) March 2, 2021.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024

IT Governance

AI and cyber security: what you need to know is designed to help managers, board members and senior executives (with a non-technical background) to understand some of the risks – and benefits – of using AI tools. The previous record figure – $983 million – was set in 2021.

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ProxyLogon Microsoft Exchange exploit is completely out of the bag by now

Security Affairs

Most targeted sectors have been Government/Military (17% of all exploit attempts), followed by Manufacturing (14%), and then Banking (11%). Well, I'll say that the ProxyLogon Exchange CVE-2021-26855 Exploit is completely out of the bag by now. pic.twitter.com/ijOGx3BIif — Will Dormann (@wdormann) March 13, 2021.

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U.S. Commerce Department Proposes Expansion of Information and Communications Technology and Services Review Process

Data Matters

On November 26, 2021, the U.S. The amendment would also include risk factors related to connected software applications as part of Commerce’s evaluation as to whether a transaction involving connected software applications poses an undue or unacceptable risk to U.S. The risk factors include. The risk factors include.

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MY TAKE: Why companies and consumers must collaborate to stop the plundering of IoT systems

The Last Watchdog

IoT-enabled scams and hacks quickly ramped up to a high level – and can be expected to accelerate through 2021 and beyond. IoT devices help remotely control our household appliances, power plants, smart buildings, factories, airports, shipyards, trucks, trains and military. IoT risks have been a low-priority, subset concern.

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The Case for Autonomous Security Testing

ForAllSecure

With vulnerabilities, comes risk. With risk, comes breaches. They were given a $105 million penalty for failing to complete 23 safety recalls covering more than 11 million vehicles. On May 5, 2021, Peloton made headlines after it was reported that their APIs were leaking private user information. That’s fantastic!