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October 2021

13 spooky security threats that happened in 2021

Alan is one of the senior officers of a financial bank in Texas. Alan was looking to buy a Halloween costume and got an email about a sale happening at a store near his neighborhood. He clicked on the email to learn more about the offer. In a few hours, his computer, which had critical high-profile customer files and details got infected by ransomware.

The rise of fintech: Unravelling the revolution transforming the financial landscape

The fintech world has recently been witnessing massive developments. From digital payment solutions to online banking applications, countries across the world have embraced and switched to these digital alternatives. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only boosted this transition further. What was once a cautious adoption of financial technologies has seen a meteoric rise as consumers, financial institutions, and regulators became more aware of the many benefits fintech has to offer.

The Colonial Pipeline hack uncovered: FBI- and CISA-recommended security measures

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack is potentially one of the worst cyberattacks to have happened this decade. A hacker group known as DarkSide stole nearly 100GB of data from the Colonial Pipeline servers before locking them down and demanding a ransom. Colonial Pipeline, with the assistance of FBI, paid around 5 million dollars to recover its systems. And it didn’t stop there.

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Shared iPads at work: How MDM helps you get the most out of them

Many organizations allow their corporate devices to be shared by different employees, or hand them out to teams or departments on a rotating basis. Healthcare providers, logistics companies, retailers, and schools often deploy mobile devices that are shared to ease the device management process, cut down on inventory costs, solve issues arising from workspace changes, and efficiently manage contract employees and students.

Watch out for tenants living off your land

The cyberworld has witnessed and defended against several forms of attacks. Some of the most common ones known to disrupt a network include credential stealing, malware installations, worms and viruses, and insider threats. In order to execute these attacks successfully, attackers often use different tools and techniques. For instance, in a ransomware attack, an attacker may install malicious software to encrypt all the files and folders in your network and demand a ransom to recover the files.

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An overview of the MSP industry in terms of IT management and security

A recent survey of IT professionals found that 59% of organizations have adopted managed service provider (MSP) services to oversee and monitor their network infrastructure. A quick glance at the MSP sector prompts the basic question: why do organizations outsource their IT control to service providers? The reasons include trimming costs associated with IT network maintenance and receiving better IT support for network issues when they arise. This corresponds to the definition of managed services; the MSP assumes an ongoing responsibility for 24-hour monitoring, managing, and problem resolution for the IT systems within a business.
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3 ways to steer clear of ransomware attacks

It can be hard to react to and remediate ransomware attacks; by the time you realize you're under attack, you're already in damage control mode. The sheer number of ransomware attacks that take place isn't surprising. Though organizations across the globe have long been plagued by ransomware, the recent increase in hybrid work environments has led to a subsequent increase in cyberattacks.

13 reasons Log360 is the SIEM solution for you: Part 2

Our integrated compliance management tool helps you breeze through audits. Log360 provides out-of-the-box templates to meet all the major compliance regulations, such as the GDPR, PCI DSS, FISMA, HIPAA, and GLBA. What’s more, you can monitor the compliance status for these regulations in real time on graphical dashboards. Log360 also provides prebuilt compliance alerts to notify you about any critical compliance-related events.

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A guide to combat ransomware as we continue to work from home

It's no secret that 2021 has already seen a huge surge in ransomware attacks; we've seen an increase of 64% over last year. Advancements in attack strategies and the shift to remote work are undeniably reasons for this ongoing wave. With most businesses merely testing the waters with hybrid working models, completely returning to work still seems like a far-off reality indicating that these numbers are only likely to swell even further.
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Stay on top of network threats and breaches with effective third-party patch management

In the current digital age, most enterprises turn to the use of third-party applications for every requirement, from end-user applications for productivity purposes, all the way up to more complex endpoint and Active Directory utility tools. However, with more cyber-threats being identified everyday, enterprises are increasingly aware that the installation of third-party software comes with the considerable responsibility for maintaining the system's security.