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The Toll of Ransomware is Growing

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Ransomware is different than other malware and viruses because it is nearly impossible to break on your own. The best way to protect against ransomware is to have a strong series of backup solutions. A number of companies offer round-the-cloud backup support and can instantly spring into action in case ransomware is detected.

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Steps to Take If Your WordPress Site Is Hacked

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Scan for malware Numerous WordPress breaches involve backdoors, enabling attackers to bypass authentication and quietly carry out malicious activities. Identify these problems by scanning your site for known vulnerabilities and hidden malware. Research and select a reliable WP security plugin to address these issues thoroughly.

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Evil Corp Makes a Comeback with WastedLocker Ransomware

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In existence since around 2007, Evil Corp malware — also known as the Dridex gang — gradually became one of the largest malware and spam botnets on the internet. But new research from NCCgroup reveals that the organization is returning. For several months, Evil Corp went silent.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

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This underscores the pressing importance for security researchers and cybersecurity professionals to work together to evaluate risks, devise defenses and team up with governments and corporations to safeguard our resources. It’s easy to envision the outcomes that could arise from a major assault on our vital infrastructure.

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SafeWatch Mobile Security Solution by @Fixmo Now in General Availability for Android and iOS

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Fixmo SafeWatch is designed to fill that void, giving individuals the tools they need to secure and protect their personal information, and guard against the increasingly common malware targeting mobile operating systems. Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware and safe web browsing in partnership with Kaspersky Lab. National Security Agency (NSA).

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The Importance of an Online Encryption Policy

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Malware Bytes defines the symmetric key encryption using an illustration where two communicating computers must know the secret code to encrypt and decrypt information. According to Malware Bytes, the PCP or Pretty Good Privacy is a good example of asymmetric encryption key that can crack almost anything. Symmetric key encryption.

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North Korean Threat Actors Targeting Healthcare Sector with Maui Ransomware

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The Stairwell research team says that Maui "stood out" because it lacked some basic components commonly seen in other ransomware strains. It is because of this that researchers think Maui is manually operated, meaning the threat actor(s) is specifically choosing what files to encrypt and then exfiltrating the results.