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3 Ways SOAR Can Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
What are some of the strategies that your organization has implemented to help combat the cybersecurity skills gap? Mike Chapple, senior director of IT at University of Notre Dame explains how log processing, threat intelligence and account lifecycle management can help alleviate the shortage of qualified pros and have teams work smarter, not harder.
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June 18, 2019
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Jun'19
GandCrab decryption tool helps victims recover data
The No More Ransom initiative released one last GandCrab decryption tool to help victims recover data after the ransomware was allegedly shut down by its authors.
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May 31, 2019
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Ransomware attacks on local and state governments increasing
State and local governments are experiencing a rise in ransomware attacks. Experts sound off on what's triggering this trend and offer best practices for defense.
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May 29, 2019
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Tortuga launches Radix-M, new firmware security product
Tortuga Logic has launched a firmware security platform that automatically performs security validation of firmware on SoC designs using an existing platform from Cadence.
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May 24, 2019
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May'19
CrowdStrike, NSS Labs settle legal disputes over product testing
CrowdStrike and NSS Labs have ended their legal dispute with a confidential settlement agreement, which resolves all lawsuits including NSS Labs' antitrust suit against the vendor.
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cyberterrorism
According to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, cyberterrorism is any 'premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by ... Continue Reading
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zero-day (computer)
A zero-day vulnerability, also known as a computer zero day, is a flaw in software, hardware or firmware that is unknown to the party or parties responsible for patching or otherwise fixing the flaw. Continue Reading
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logic bomb
A logic bomb, sometimes referred to as slag code, is a string of malicious code used to cause harm to a network when the programmed conditions are met. Continue Reading
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Ransomware protection tips include offline storage, user education
Ransomware resilience continues to be important because the problem isn't going away. Explore these backup and education tips to help stay out in front of the issue. Continue Reading
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Find the right tool using this antimalware software comparison
Compare endpoint antimalware software products for organizations based on features, level of protection and vendor offerings. Continue Reading
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Antimalware protection and the fundamentals of endpoint security
Learn about antimalware protection and how endpoint security technology prevents malware from infecting end-user computers and corporate networks. Continue Reading
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How has ransomware recovery changed in recent years?
The threat of ransomware has evolved over the past few years, causing many organizations to re-examine how they plan to recover data in the event of an attack. Continue Reading
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Understanding the new breed of command-and-control servers
Command-and-control servers are now using public cloud services, social media and other resources to evade detection. What should enterprises do to combat these threats? Continue Reading
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Is a Mirai botnet variant targeting unpatched enterprises?
New variants of popular botnets were found targeting IoT devices by Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42. Discover how these variants differ from their sources and what new risks they pose. Continue Reading
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What to do when a CryptoLocker virus attacks
Before a cryptovirus strikes, test and airgap your backups to make sure they work. Should you find yourself under attack, think carefully about your recovery process. Continue Reading
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How does a WordPress SEO malware injection work and how can enterprises prevent it?
Security expert Nick Lewis explains how to prevent WordPress SEO malware injection attacks that rank the attacker's search engine results higher than legitimate webpages. Continue Reading
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What new technique does the Osiris banking Trojan use?
A new Kronos banking Trojan variant was found to use process impersonation to bypass defenses. Learn what this evasion technique is and the threat it poses with Nick Lewis. Continue Reading