AVERAGE RANSOM PAYMENT HAS GONE UP TO 71% IN 2022
Palo Alto Network’s threat intelligence arm, Unit 42, has found the average ransomware payment in cases worked by Unit 42 incident responders rose to US$925,162 during the first five months of 2022, approaching the unprecedented US$1 million mark, a 71 percent increase from last year. That total…
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What is data retention and why is it important?
It’s not uncommon to hear about businesses storing large volumes of personal data. There are endless reasons as to why personal data may be collected and processed, such as to build user profiles in order to send targeted products and services. However, many businesses fail to consider what…
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5 Tips for Measuring Your Company’s Security
Cybersecurity is a priority for any organization and a big-ticket budget line item. But before investments in security are made, your organization must understand what it is doing right and where improvements to your cybersecurity program are needed. Businesses can significantly improve their…
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The Log4j Vulnerability is Not Over Yet – Microsoft Reports More CVEs
The vulnerability mayhem has been the talk of the cyber town for slightly over a month now. Log4j or the Log4Shell vulnerability is best known for its dire impact on some of the biggest businesses in the tech world like Twitter, AWS, Minecraft, and several others. As most people know, this attack…
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Cryptojacking: an Insidious Threat that goes Beyond Virtual Currencies
Your computer’s fan is spinning like crazy. You feel like your laptop is overworking all the time, and soon it’s going to go “kaboom.” It may be a cryptojacking attack. The subject of cryptocurrency has become controversial in recent years as these virtual assets continue…
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Cybersecurity Solutions – The 10 Best Tips for Employees Working Remotely
Trick-or-treating may capture much of the attention this month, but for years Halloween has competed with another significant event. Check out these great tips from a Cybersecurity Solutions company. As we continue with this topic, the theme for week three revolves around working and networking.…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 – Week 2: Sharing Special Moments
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) approaches the halfway point, this week’s Get Cyber Safe theme revolves around “Sharing special moments.” More specifically, the Government of Canada’s initiative on cybersecurity awareness for individuals, as well as, for Small and…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021
For many, October is the month of trick or treating and getting candy. But not too many people know that this month is dedicated to a topic that, if ignored, can be much more terrifying: cybersecurity. In today’s technology-driven world, the cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving. You…
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7 Signs that a Company is the Target of Ransomware – Cybersecurity from the Trenches
Ransomware is the new nightmare for IT departments, security management, and in general, companies that suddenly find themselves faced with the fact that each of their computers and servers is encrypted. According to the research unit at Rhyno Cybersecurity, there are clear indications that…
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MDR Solutions
MDR Solutions MDR is an outcome-focused Managed Detection and Response service that supplies the people, technology, and cyber intelligence required to hunt for threats across your organization and help shut them down before they cause damage and disruption. Extensive threat visibility Without…
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