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05 July 2021  — 4 min read
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05 July 2021  — 4 min read
Threat analysis: Dharma (CrySiS) ransomware
Dharma ransomware (a.k.a. CrySiS) is used in targeted attacks, and is delivered by cybercriminals manually through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections, typically by exploiting leaked or weak credentials.
05 July 2021  — 8 min read
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05 July 2021  — 8 min read
Threat analysis: LockBit ransomware
●     Two variants have been observed — one written in C# and one in C++ — and LockBit may be delivered with UPX or a custom packer.
29 June 2021  — 3 min read
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29 June 2021  — 3 min read
How to be sure you can restore files from a corrupted drive?
If you already have a corrupted or damaged drive and have not backed up your data, your chances of restoring your data are uncertain but there are a few ways you can try to recover.
24 June 2021  — 9 min read
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24 June 2021  — 9 min read
What is machine learning? - Definition and Importance
Many people do not understand the difference between terms such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and other advanced computing concepts. If you are looking for clarification and want to learn why and how these technologies are used in modern cybersecurity solutions, this article will cover:
24 June 2021  — 6 min read
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24 June 2021  — 6 min read
What is Social Engineering?
According to recent studies, cybercriminals use social engineering techniques to drive 98% of cyberattacks, making this an important topic of discussion for businesses and users. If your organization is a managed service provider (MSP), read on and discover how social engineering works and what you can do to help your clients protect their business from attacks.
24 June 2021  — 7 min read
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24 June 2021  — 7 min read
What is data loss prevention?
Data loss prevention (DLP), also known as data leakage prevention or data loss protection, is a technique that protects sensitive corporate data from leaving the company due to user negligence, mishandling of data, or malicious intent. DLP technologies enforce data handling policies by allowing or blocking data access and transfer operations based on a set of predefined security rules.
24 June 2021  — 6 min read
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24 June 2021  — 6 min read
What is IT risk management?
Murphy has two laws, and both apply when it comes to IT risk management. “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong” is Murphy’s first law, which is considered accurate because, given enough time, there is a high probability that anything will go wrong. You need to be prepared for anything! Murphy’s second law states that “nothing is as easy as it looks,” and this is also true when it comes to managing business risk.
24 June 2021  — 5 min read
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24 June 2021  — 5 min read
Does your business (or do your clients) need a cybersecurity solution?
Whether you are a business or a managed service provider (MSP), you know the answer to this question. It does not matter whether your organization is a small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) or enterprise company, you need a cybersecurity solution. Read on and discover why making an investment in cybersecurity now is more important than ever.
24 June 2021  — 10 min read
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24 June 2021  — 10 min read
What is anti-malware software and how does it work?
Cybercriminals are using the most advanced technologies to gain access to your system(s) and steal your sensitive and private data for financial gain. To keep up, cybersecurity vendors are working hard to incorporate these same technologies to stop these modern-day attacks. Whether you are a consumer or business, this article will help you better understand what malware is and what you can do to stop these continued attacks
09 June 2021  — 3 min read
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09 June 2021  — 3 min read
What is data integrity?
Data integrity refers to the information stored in any type of database or data center that is accurate, complete, consistent, and reliable, no matter how long it is stored or how often it is accessed. Maintaining data integrity means ensuring data remains intact, searchable, and recoverable over the course of its lifecycle. It is the job of data protection solutions to ensure data integrity by protecting sensitive and business-critical information from external and internal threats.
04 June 2021  — 5 min read
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04 June 2021  — 5 min read
Threat analysis: DoppelPaymer ransomware
DoppelPaymer is a successor of BitPaymer ransomware, and is part of the Dridex malware family. It’s currently being distributed in various forms, including phishing or spam emails with attached documents that are embedded with malicious code — either JavaScript or VBScript. On execution, this code downloads DoppelPaymer’s first-stage loader on the victim’s machine. The attackers then use the PowerShell Empire toolkit to run a brute-force attack on Active Directory. The Mimikatz module is used to dump passwords from the system memory.
04 June 2021  — 5 min read
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04 June 2021  — 5 min read
Threat analysis: Pysa (Mespinoza) ransomware
Pysa takes an approach commonly referred to as “big game hunting,” meaning that the ransomware group targets high-value assets in organizations that are particularly sensitive to data loss or system downtime. The idea is that victims — which may include healthcare providers, government agencies, and managed service providers — are more likely to quickly pay the ransom, regardless of its cost.