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Enabling Backup Encryption with NAKIVO: A Comprehensive Guide

Nov 11, 2024 By NAKIVO Team In NAKIVO
Encryption is widely used for security purposes because it prevents unauthorized third parties from accessing and disseminating private data. Backups are no exception and are often a target of data breaches. As part of a data protection strategy, you can implement encryption as an additional layer of security for your backups.
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Is Your Social Media Growth Safe? Navigating Security Risks of Buying Followers and Likes

Nov 8, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
In today's hyper-connected world, social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become essential tools for personal branding, business marketing, and even social influence. With the rising importance of social media metrics such as follower counts and likes, there's been a surge in individuals and brands purchasing followers and likes to boost their online image. However, this seemingly quick way to boost social media presence comes with notable risks. When buying followers, ensuring social media security is crucial, as these practices can open doors to security vulnerabilities, account bans, and even reputational damage.
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Analyzing Play and LockBit: The Top Ransomware Threats Facing Retailers

Nov 7, 2024 By Trustwave In Trustwave
This blog is the latest in a series that delves into the deep research conducted daily by the Trustwave SpiderLabs team on major threat actor groups currently operating globally. Retailer databases are chock-full of information that makes them highly attractive targets for ransomware gangs, as highlighted by Trustwave SpiderLabs in its recent 2024 Trustwave Risk Radar Report: Retail Sector.
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Can Viruses Come From a PDF?

Nov 5, 2024 By Ashley D'Andrea In Keeper
Yes, viruses can come from a PDF by hiding in malicious code. A virus is a type of malware, which is malicious software intended to infect your device and steal private data. A virus can infect your device only if you interact with it, which could happen by opening a PDF containing a virus. Since PDFs are so widely used, hackers can hide viruses within innocent-looking files to jeopardize your privacy.
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BlackBasta Ransomware Gang Uses New Social Engineering Tactics To Target Corporate Networks

Nov 5, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
ReliaQuest warns that the BlackBasta ransomware gang is using new social engineering tactics to obtain initial access within corporate networks. The threat actor begins by sending mass email spam campaigns targeting employees, then adding people who fall for the emails to Microsoft Teams chats with external users. These external users pose as IT support or help desk staff, and send employees Microsoft Teams messages containing malicious QR codes.
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How to Prevent Ransomware on Networks: Proven Strategies for Protection

Nov 4, 2024 By SafeAeon Inc. In SafeAeon
Organizations around the world are increasingly vulnerable to ransomware attacks, expected to cause over $20 billion in damages by the end of 2024. These cyber attacks are capable of shutting down entire networks, disrupting services, and inflicting severe financial and reputational damage. Knowing how to prevent ransomware on networks is essential in safeguarding against these dangers.
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Bumblebee Malware, Lynx and INC Ransomware, MITRE Threat Group Scenarios, and More: Hacker's Playbook Threat Coverage Round-up: October 2024

Oct 31, 2024 By Kaustubh Jagtap In SafeBreach
In this version of the Hacker’s Playbook Threat Coverage round-up, we are highlighting attack coverage for several new threats. SafeBreach customers can select and run these attacks and more from the SafeBreach Hacker’s Playbook to ensure coverage against these advanced threats.
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