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Proactive Strategies to Prevent Ransomware Attacks

Mar 4, 2024 By SecurityScorecard In SecurityScorecard
In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks have emerged as one of the most formidable threats to organizations worldwide. These malicious software attacks encrypt files on a device, rendering them inaccessible to users, and demand a ransom for decryption keys. The impact of ransomware can be devastating, leading to significant financial losses, operational downtime, and reputational damage.
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Communicating Cyber Risk to Executives and Boards with Shamane Tan

Feb 29, 2024 By Rubrik In Rubrik
In this episode of Cyber Security Decoded from Rubrik Zero Labs, host Steve Stone is joined by Chief Growth Officer at Sekuro and Best-Selling Author Shamane Tan to discuss differences in the cybersecurity landscape between the US and APAC, communication strategies for CISOs, building trust for better cybersecurity outcomes, improving organizational resilience, and diversity in the cybersecurity field.
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How Weak Passwords Lead to Ransomware Attacks

Feb 29, 2024 By Aranza Trevino In Keeper
Weak passwords can lead to ransomware attacks because they can be easily compromised through password-cracking techniques, allowing cybercriminals to gain access to an organization’s network where they can then inject ransomware. Often, when people think of the causes of ransomware infections, their first thought is it was caused by a phishing email.
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CrowdStrike

The Anatomy of an ALPHA SPIDER Ransomware Attack

Feb 29, 2024 By Jean-Philippe Teissier In CrowdStrike
Over the last two years, CrowdStrike Services has run several incident response (IR) engagements — in both pre- and post-ransomware situations — in which different ALPHA SPIDER affiliates demonstrated novel offensive techniques coupled with more commonly observed techniques. The events described in this blog have been attributed to ALPHA SPIDER affiliates by CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations.
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How Is Ransomware Delivered?

Feb 28, 2024 By Aranza Trevino In Keeper
Some of the most common ways ransomware is delivered are through phishing emails, drive-by downloads, exploit kits and RDP exploits. According to Malwarebytes’ 2024 State of Malware report, in 2023 the number of known ransomware attacks increased by 68% from the previous year. The report also found that the largest ransom demanded in 2023 was $80 million.
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opti9

Safeguarding Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Ransomware Attacks

Feb 28, 2024 By Sagi Brody In Opti9
February 28, 2024 | By Sagi Brody As the Chief Technology Officer at Opti9, I’ve spent over two decades navigating the ever-evolving landscape of digital infrastructure. According to the Ransomware Trends Report 2023, at least 93% of cyberattacks targeted backup infrastructure. Clearly, cyber criminals are becoming more proficient in the ability to take your data for ransom.
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