What is Shadow IT and Why is It so Dangerous?
The practice of users using unauthorized technology resources to bypass their IT department is known as “shadow IT.” When users believe that their current IT policies are excessively restrictive or interfere with their ability to perform their jobs efficiently, they may turn to shadow…
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NIST Incident Response Plan: Steps and Template
In the ‘Computer Security Incident Handling Guide,’ also known as SP 800-61 Rev. 2, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, generally known as NIST, provides its Cybersecurity Incident Management and Response guidelines. NIST Incident Response Plan: The book explains how to…
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Black Basta Ransomware Emerging Threat out in the wild, Cyber Security Experts Warn
Black Basta Ransomware (RaaS) syndicate has claimed nearly 50 victims in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom within two months of its debut. In a short amount of time, it has become a significant threat. Black Basta Ransomware has targeted various…
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Google Password Manager Enhances the Security Across all its Platforms
Google Password Manager unveiled several updates to its service on Thursday to unify the device user experience. According to Ali Sarraf, product manager for Google Chrome, the changes focus on a “simplified and unified Google Password Manager experience that is the same for all Chrome and…
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Small Office/Home Office Routers taken over by ZuoRAT, a Malware that Spies on Networks
ZuoRAT Malware attacks Small office/home office (SOHO) routers, a previously unknown remote access trojan as part of a sophisticated operation aimed at North American and European networks. ZuoRat Malware: According to Lumen Black Lotus Labs experts, this malware allows the actor to pivot into the…
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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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Ch-1. Introduction to Cyber Security for Small and Medium Businesses
Welcome to our Cyber Security Guide for Small and Medium Businesses. Each video in this guide is 2-5 minutes long. There are 10 sections in this guide, some of which are still in development. Subscribe to receive notifications as soon as new sections are out. If you have any questions,…
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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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