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Ransomware’s Number 1 Target? Your Kid’s School

SecureWorld News

Specific ransomware and malware strains affecting schools. Aside from ransomware, malware has also been a problem for K-12 schools. Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Now, let's look at some specifics.

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Should You Have a Business Email Compromise Incident Response Plan?

SecureWorld News

You have a Business Continuity Plan. But do you have a Business Email Compromise (BEC) Incident Response Plan? Weaponization - While most BEC attacks don't involve malware, it isn't completely unheard of. You have a Disaster Recovery Plan and a Cyber Incident Response Plan.

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You’re not alone in the cyber battlefield

Dataconomy

In the event of a security incident, such as a data breach or malware attack, the MSSP springs into action. This proactive approach helps maintain a strong security posture and demonstrates the provider’s commitment to continuous improvement.

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Document Security is More than Just Password-Protection

CIO Business Intelligence

From embedding malware or a phishing link in a document to manipulated or outright forged documents and other types of cyber fraud, the increase in document-related attacks cannot be ignored, especially if your company handles tax forms, business filings, or bank statements–the three types of most frequently manipulated documents.

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What Is the Cyber Threat to Sports?

SecureWorld News

Ransomware: Whilst ransomware is less common than BEC and cyber-enabled fraud, the business impact of ransomware attacks can be disastrous. Approximately 40% of attacks on sports organizations involved malware. Make basic attacks more difficult: Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for important services such as email accounts.

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