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The Simply Cyber Report: October 31, 2022

The top cyber news stories you need to know about right now. Microsoft Security Threat Intelligence is reporting on the Raspberry Robin worm, having infected at least 3000 systems across 1000 organizations at time of this report. First reported by Red Canary in September, Raspberry Robin is spread via USB drive (yes this is still a viable attack vector, and very similar to how Stuxnet initially kicked off). It has very similar technical behavior to the FakeUpdates malvertising campaigns.

The recovery: How to overcome a malware attack

A report published by Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that by 2031, ransomware will attack a business, individual, or device every two seconds. The consequences of such an attack extend beyond the leak of sensitive information and financial losses; customers and clients don’t want to do business with organizations that neglect security of customer data. You can’t simply hope an attack will never happen.

Increase Internet Security While Browsing Online With Proper Antivirus - Top 3 Picks

There are several antivirus applications available, and each one claims to provide the finest security. Only a select number of the finest antivirus programs tested are powerful, safe, and efficient enough to be ranked among the top antivirus programs in 2022. A network firewall, phishing protection, virtual private network (VPN), password managers, parental controls, and specialized mobile protection devices are among the functions that most antivirus products currently incorporate in addition to a virus scanner.

How Egnyte Uses AV-Service to Detect Malware

In hybrid or remote desktop environments, content is the most exposed type of data. Egnyte’s all-in-one platform makes it simple and easy for IT to manage and control a full spectrum of content risks, including accidental data deletion, data exfiltration, privacy compliance, and much more. All while giving business users the tools they need to work faster and smarter—from any cloud, any device, anywhere.

Your Cybersecurity MVP: the Rubrik Ransomware Response Team

Have you ever asked yourself, “What happens if I am attacked by ransomware?” Well, the over 4,500 Rubrik customers around the world have the ultimate peace of mind knowing their data is secure with our Zero Trust Data Security platform. In addition to Rubrik’s industry-leading and comprehensive data security solution, we also have a specialized Ransomware Response Team to provide world-class support and care when our customers are attacked.

Malware Analysis Guide: Types & Tools

Malware analysis is a process of identifying and examining malware samples to understand the threat they pose. This information can develop defences against the malware or help remove it from infected systems. Malware analysis is a critical skill for incident responders and IT professionals. There are a variety of malware analysis tools and techniques that can be used, depending on the type of malware sample.

DevOps backups vs. ransomware - best security and compliance practices

Ransomware is still on the rise and does not bypass DevOps ecosystems and SaaS services. Backup is the final line of defense against ransomware so it should be ransomware-proof itself. Watch the video and check on how to ensure the security and continuity of operations in your DevOps environments. Join the discussion of Mackenzie Jackson, Developer Security Advocate at GitGuardian, and Greg Bak, Product Development Manager at GitProtect to learn more about.

Playing Hide-and-Seek with Ransomware, Part 2

In Part 1, we explained what Intel SGX enclaves are and how they benefit ransomware authors. In Part 2, we explore a hypothetical step-by-step implementation and outline the limitations of this method. Watch this live attack demo to see how the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform and the CrowdStrike Falcon Complete™ managed detection and response team protect against ransomware.

Conquer the Three Battlegrounds of Modern Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

One of the most empowering documents in an organization’s arsenal is its business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plan. Sure, it lays out in detail everything bad that could happen to your business, but it also provides point-by-point strategies to respond to each of those threats. Or does it? A good BCDR plan is a living document that evolves alongside the threats its organization faces. The trouble is that the world is changing fast, and BCDR teams are breathlessly trying to keep up.