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Trustwave

To Report or Not to Report Ransom Payments - A Helpful and Useful Idea

Jul 3, 2025 By Ed Williams In Trustwave
Just a recap - Trustwave in no way endorses ransom payments. We believe the best way to deal with a ransomware situation is to: A: Create a strong defensive posture that will deter, if not stop, an attack. B: Have in place a solid and well-practiced incident response plan that includes backups so an organization can quickly recover from any attack.
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Trustwave

To Report or Not to Report Ransom Payments - Possibly Not Worth the Effort

Jul 3, 2025 By Craig Searle In Trustwave
Just a recap - Trustwave in no way endorses ransom payments. We believe the best way to deal with a ransomware situation is to: A: Create a strong defensive posture that will deter, if not stop, an attack. B: Have in place a solid and well-practiced incident response plan that includes backups so an organization can quickly recover from any attack.
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elastic

SOC analyst vs. security analyst: What's the difference?

Jul 3, 2025 By Elastic Security Team In Elastic
A security operations center (SOC) analyst enhances your security posture by defending the organization against cybersecurity threats. Responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats, the SOC analyst is the first line of defense in keeping the organization’s IT ecosystem secure when an incident arises. A security analyst, similar to a SOC analyst, is responsible for proactive defense and security posture.
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cato networks

Unlock the Retail Edge: How Partners Can Lead with Cato

Jul 3, 2025 By Jessica (Hatz) Blodgett In Cato Networks
To compete in today’s retail landscape, IT must support new growth strategies while delivering seamless, secure customer experiences. This means enabling rapid store rollouts, digitizing in-store experiences, and connecting cloud-based systems across every location. Customers expect faster, more connected, and more secure interactions at every touchpoint.
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mend

Automatically Update Dependencies in Maven: A Step-By-Step Guide

Jul 3, 2025 By Rhys Arkins In Mend
If your Maven project feels like a ticking time bomb of outdated dependencies, you’re not alone. Developers often put off updates—until a critical CVE or compatibility issue makes them wish they hadn’t. Keeping your dependencies current doesn’t just reduce risk—it improves performance, adds features, and aligns with best practices in secure software development.
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splunk

XWorm's Shape-Shifting Arsenal: Loader and Stager Variants in the Wild

Jul 3, 2025 By Splunk Threat Research Team In Splunk
XWorm, a popular and actively distributed remote access trojan (RAT), has steadily evolved into a versatile tool in the cybercriminal toolkit. Known for its robust feature set, ranging from keylogging and remote desktop access to data exfiltration and command execution, XWorm continues to attract threat actors due to its ease of use, modularity, and frequent updates by its developers.
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Cybersecurity SEO: The Secret to Long-Term Digital Growth

Cybersecurity SEO: The Secret to Long-Term Digital Growth

Jul 3, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
The cybersecurity industry faces a unique digital marketing challenge. While businesses desperately need robust security solutions, they often struggle to find the right providers through traditional search methods. This disconnect creates a massive opportunity for cybersecurity companies that master the art of search engine optimization. Cybersecurity SEO isn't just about ranking higher in search results-it's about building sustainable digital growth that transforms how security firms connect with their ideal clients.
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mend

Best AI Red Teaming Services: Top 6 Platforms and Services in 2025

Jul 2, 2025 By Nir Stern In Mend
AI red teaming services involve security assessments focused on artificial intelligence systems. Unlike traditional red teaming, which targets general IT infrastructure, AI red teaming targets the unique attack surfaces and risks associated with AI, large language models (LLMs), and machine learning deployments. These services simulate adversarial attacks, probing for vulnerabilities like prompt injection, data leakage, bias, and malicious manipulation.
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