CTOvision

MAY 22, 2014

Organizations are giving more priority to development of information security policies, as protecting their assets is one of the prominent things that needs to be considered. Lack of clarity in InfoSec policies can lead to catastrophic damages which cannot be recovered. Security policies are tailored to the specific mission goals.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

CISA reports on Chinese malware strain. And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government. A recent CISA Malware Analysis Report (with contributions from the FBI and DoD), outlines this new malware variant. How should you defend yourself or your organization about this new malware variant?

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Network World

MARCH 23, 2022

As knowledge workers became increasingly mobile, and as BYOD initiatives spread across organizations, NAC solutions evolved to not only authenticate users, but also to manage endpoints and enforce policies. NAC solutions will, for instance, make sure that the endpoint has up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware protections.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Unsanctioned devices often lack essential security controls and don’t adhere to corporate security policies. Malware is the top threat to IoT/OT With so many vulnerabilities plaguing IoT devices, these devices are attractive and relatively easy entry points into corporate networks for attackers.

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The Verge

APRIL 12, 2022

Filed March 4th in the famously patentholder-friendly Western District of Texas court, the four lawsuits claim that techniques fundamental to modern malware detection are based on patented technology — and that the company’s competitors are infringing on intellectual property rights with their implementation of network security software.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Companies must be acutely aware of ensuring employee compliance with both AI utilization and general security policies to ensure that private data or sensitive information is not inadvertently shared or leaked. Businesses must remind employees that these are not private or confidential when using chat AI tools.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There are many reasons any business with a connected fleet of tech products needs robust security policies in place. Half of all macOS malware comes from one app. Half of all macOS malware comes from one app. The report said almost 50% of Mac malware arrives through its installation.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 26, 2024

Automated security policies HP Adaptive Endpoint Management helps automate security updates from the cloud. Adaptive Endpoint Management enabled HP to rationalize its device management practices by streamlining policy management and using a corporate-ready device image.

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CTOvision

MAY 2, 2014

When malware makes is into the enterprise, through gateways, guards or via tricky deception of your workforce, the code seeks to remain low-key. By pulling together all relevant data and knowing what is out of place, Hexis has been able to design in an advanced, policy drive means to engage malicious code at machine speeds.

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 and automatically inherits the company’s security, compliance, and privacy policies and processes. Copilot combines large language models (LLMs) with the bank’s data, providing staff access to a virtual PA, copywriter and analyst.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Misconfigurations, vulnerable services, advanced malware, and sheer scale have opened cracks in cloud security. Attackers also use other techniques, such as malicious software (malware), zero-day exploits, and account takeover, to breach public clouds." These stealthy malware strains evade traditional signature-based defenses.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2023

To avoid IT policies that they find restrictive. In addition, shadow IT can lead to compliance violations and malware infections. Malware infections: Shadow IT devices and applications are more likely to be infected with malware than corporate systems. Here are a few tips: Create a shadow IT policy.

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Network World

MAY 9, 2019

Cisco has added support for Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to its million-plus ISR/ASR edge routers, in an effort to reinforce branch and core network malware protection at across the SD-WAN. Cisco last year added its Viptela SD-WAN technology to the IOS XE version 16.9.1 To read this article in full, please click here

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Installing Malware. Malware is malicious software designed to infect or damage the system and networks. Install Anti-Malware Software. Backup Your Data.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways. The pillars mentioned are policies, technical controls, and security awareness training. Drafting an Acceptable Use Policy to be able to agree on certain terms can be extremely helpful while staying general and focused on avoiding becoming compromised online.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 1, 2023

This discovery raises concerns about system integrity, the installation of undeletable malware, and the potential compromise of private user data. Every operating system has tried to implement some form of built-in sandbox, anti-virus or malware protection system such as Apple’s System Integrity Protection (SIP).

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Trends in Malware attacks. We can't look at all of these categories, but let's talk about the number one cyber attack threat of malware. 46,5%_of all malware in e-mail messages found in ‘.docx’

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Implement comprehensive security policies The foundation of good security is strong policies that are clearly communicated to all employees, especially remote staff spread across regions. Some key policies around access control, acceptable use, risk assessments, and incident response will prove invaluable.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. Traffic goes through filtering and security policies to ensure the user is only exposed to safe information. IT teams can also deploy compliance policies remotely, customizing traffic routing.

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Phil Windley

AUGUST 28, 2023

My new book Learning Digital Identity from O'Reilly Media covers many of the topics in this post such as multi-factor authentication, authorization and access control, and identity policy development in depth. Authentication Policies: Developing policies for user authentication, device verification, and authorization.

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Galido

MARCH 18, 2020

The software would also enforce unified data protection policies across all company servers, endpoints, and networks, which further reduces the risk of a data breach. The technology protects the endpoint devices against malware coming from external devices. Administrators can define policies (read-only access, deny access, etc.)

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Galido

MARCH 15, 2019

Malware Attack. The typical examples of malware include: Ransomware. This is a type of malware used by hackers to block access to the company’s data. The emails can come with attachments or links that when clicked load malware onto your PC. Install anti-virus and anti-malware programs. Drive-by Attacks.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 19, 2024

With the web’s expanding attack surface and the proliferation of risks such as insider threats and malware, the gaps inherent in consumer browsers can’t be ignored. From the enterprise browser, you can see what data is associated with which applications and set rules and zero-trust policies for all your apps. Why does this matter?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2022

What effective travel policies can look like. Instead, effective travel policies and cybersecurity measures can help mitigate the security risks travel may pose. Corporate travel policies are an essential component of a business's duty of care framework. Employees may face a wide range of risks and threats while they travel.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2022

Once the malware establishes access, it compromises Active Directory user and administrator accounts. The malware uses Windows Task Scheduler to configure malicious Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to deploy ransomware.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2022

The biggest risk with VPNs is that malware can get into a user’s system, effortlessly ride the VPN and potentially infect the entire enterprise. VPNs typically don’t scan for viruses or other malware. Some may not be patched or updated, while others may use the vendor’s default password, and lack malware detection.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 10, 2022

So, if cyber thieves place malware within a spreadsheet or a slide set at a remote site, the tunnel would protect and transport the malware without question. Instead of being a locked door, VPNs became an open backdoor for the attackers to sneak malware into the heart of the enterprise network.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Install malware protection software. Mobile malware used to be uncommon, but its popularity is growing. To counteract these and similar threats, companies should make sure that any device employees use to access the company’s network or records has malware protection installed. Update apps as soon as possible.

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Forrester IT

OCTOBER 11, 2016

When he's not out cruising his Harley, Josh is working with clients to adapt their architecture, policies, and processes to evolving threats and to develop robust incident response programs.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 6, 2023

Malware generation: ChatGPT's ability to generate malware can be misused to create malware that can infect an organization's systems, disrupt operations, or steal sensitive data. It may be working fine technically, but it could have a legal risk, it could have an operation risk.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The number of unmanaged devices—tablets, smart phones, and laptops—required BYOD policies be updated, but "personal mobile devices represent the new frontier of shadow IT.". Mobile phishing attacks come in two varieties: credential harvesting and malware delivery.

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CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

. “I think that’s a certainty,” said Jim Lewis, a senior fellow with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the director of the Technology and Public Policy Program.’ Via The Hill, more here. ” Via FedScoop, more here. ” Via ComputerWorld, more here. ” Via InfoSecurity, more here.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

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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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

They achieve this via several means, but one of the most common is via phishing, which typically involves convincing someone to download a piece of malware from a legitimate-looking email that will then gather login data and other sensitive info that can give the criminals access to much more within the organisation.

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CTOvision

MARCH 20, 2017

Malware and other digital security threats are constantly evolving. While malware, hacking, and other types of cyberattacks are one of the leading causes of digital security attacks, they only account for 25 percent of incidents. Malware usually finds its way into a system when people open infected email attachments or downloads.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Malvertising is increasingly being deployed by threat actors to spread malware, including ransomware and scams, and redirect users from legitimate websites to phishing and exploit kit–hosting sites. We also recommend external verification and validation of your security policies and proceedures to raise your defenses.

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