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Don’t break the bank: Stopping ransomware from getting the best of your business

Network World

Some of the most interesting developments include: • The advent of encryptionless attacks: Rather than encrypting stolen data, attackers are focusing on exfiltrating sensitive data to leverage for extortion. Securely back up all data regularly and keep software updated. Train employees to be vigilant.

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CISA Warns of IDOR Vulnerabilities Abused for Data Breaches

SecureWorld News

The advisory aims to warn vendors, developers, and organizations using web applications about the risks associated with IDOR vulnerabilities and provide actionable measures to protect sensitive data. This enables malicious actors to manipulate URLs or other inputs and gain access to data they should not be authorized to see.

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Rackspace’s Brian Lillie on the importance of leadership principles

CIO Business Intelligence

These thoughtful and reflective experiences allowed me to develop a statement of purpose about the life that I’d like to live, namely, to live a full and authentic life by personally and continually striving, learning, and growing, and by helping others flourish,” he says. CIO, Innovation, IT Leadership, IT Strategy

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How Deep Are We in these Fakes?

SecureWorld News

Trust your instincts: Develop a healthy skepticism and question the authenticity of online content, especially if it seems too good to be true. It's essential to exercise caution and not mindlessly trust everything you come across.

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Cyber Best Practices for Overseas Asset Security

SecureWorld News

Protecting these assets from theft is risky enough, but when offshoring development overseas, you must familiarize yourself with new laws, depending on where you are expanding to. If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit.

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If You’re Only Doing WAF, You’re Doing API Security Wrong

ForAllSecure

In May 2021, Peloton, the exercise company, found that its API was not authenticating users properly. To address issues such as authentication misconfigurations, organizations have been quick to adopt Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). It would be a shame if the API were non-performative, or worse if the API actually leaked data.

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Skills for real estate success

Dataconomy

Here are some detailed strategies and considerations for building trust and rapport: Be authentic and genuine : Clients can sense when an agent is sincere. Showing your authentic self helps to build a genuine connection. Show patience and empathy towards your client’s feelings and decisions.