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Ransomware Exponentially Increasing as IoT Provides Physical Targeting Opportunities

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This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. Crystal Lister.

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Password Encryption 101: Best Practices Guide for Orgs of All Sizes

SecureWorld News

In this article, I will provide an overview of password encryption, explaining its essence and modus operandi. Malware Certain types of malicious software are designed to steal passwords or attempt to crack passwords. Finally, implement a database disaster recovery plan. Deploying video surveillance can also help here.

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Should You Have a Business Email Compromise Incident Response Plan?

SecureWorld News

You have a Disaster Recovery Plan and a Cyber Incident Response Plan. The basics of the BEC scam are explained in a July 2021 SecureWorld article that interviewed Stephen Dougherty of the U.S. Weaponization - While most BEC attacks don't involve malware, it isn't completely unheard of. You have a Business Continuity Plan.