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Why you must extend Zero Trust to public cloud workloads

CIO Business Intelligence

It’s not as simple as just extending traditional firewall capabilities to the cloud. As per a recent study, around 39% of organizations have encountered cloud-based data breaches. 6 On top of that, the average cost of a data breach is over $4.4 6 On top of that, the average cost of a data breach is over $4.4

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US athletes told to use burner phones at Beijing Winter Olympics

The Verge

In 2019, China was caught secretly installing spyware on tourists’ phones who entered from the Xinjiang region. Athletes will likely be relying on their mobile devices to stay in touch with friends and family, which could be more complicated on a burner phone that comes with limits on mobile data, texting, and calling.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Cybercriminals can then exploit the compromised device for various purposes, such as stealing personal information, conducting financial fraud, recruiting it into a botnet, or encrypting data and holding it for ransom.

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How To Stay Safe When Gaming Online

Galido

Keep the data private. No matter what we do online, it is very convenient to keep our data private. We must never provide confidential data, information that relates to us. Therefore, we must keep private data such as our first and last name, address, where we work or study, etc. Follow these tips. Final Words.

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Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year

Galido

Types of malware include spyware, viruses, worms, and Trojans as well as more recently a new way of stealing money called, Ransomware. Regular backup to minimize data loss, such as icloud or google drive. These backups will ensure no matter what happens that your data is safe when preventing from a threat. What is Malware?

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How Can Educational Institutions Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats in Education?

Kitaboo

Here are some common cybersecurity threats plaguing educational institutions in 2022: Data Breaches. Educational institutions hold a significant amount of sensitive data regarding students, teachers, staff, and parents. Access to these data without authorization is called a data breach. Backup Your Data.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Just as you engage in daily routines to maintain good health and well-being, incorporating cyber hygiene practices into your digital habits can help safeguard your data, prevent unauthorized access, and defend against malicious attacks. Stick to trusted and secure devices whenever possible.

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