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Understanding Malware: A Guide for Software Developers and Security Professionals

The Crazy Programmer

Malware or malicious software brings significant threats to both individuals and organisations. It is important to understand why malware is critical for software developers and security professionals, as it helps to protect systems, safeguard sensitive information, and maintain effective operations. What is Malware?

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Secure Your Backup with Multi-Factor Authentication

Kaseya

However,today, even backups are not always safe and are being targeted by cybercriminals. Recently, a Managed Service Provider was hit by a ransomware attack which disabled their backup and recovery systems and spread malware to their end-customer networks. . Leverage Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) to Secure Backup .

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5 Reasons Why Disaster Recovery Plans Fail

Kaseya

You diligently back up critical servers to your on-site appliance or to the cloud, but when an incident happens and you need it the most, the backup recovery fails. . Disaster recovery plans often include backup and data retention strategies that do not thoroughly map the dependencies and requirements needed for smooth disaster recovery.

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5 Features to Look for in Backup and Disaster Recovery Software

Arcserve

Threats from malware, social engineering, and various cyberattacks are ever present. But there are dozens of options in the realm of backup and disaster recovery. Read more » The post 5 Features to Look for in Backup and Disaster Recovery Software appeared first on StorageCraft Technology Corporation.

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Acronis raises $250M at a $2.5B+ valuation to double down on cyber protection services

TechCrunch

Acronis’ talented management and R&D teams have invested significant resources developing an innovative cloud-native ‘MSP in a box’ solution, with integrated backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, remote management, and workflow tools,” said Leif Lindbäck, senior managing director of CVC Capital Partners.

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When least privilege is the most important thing

CIO

Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread. There were countless types of attacks, from accidentally downloading malware to a webpage that exploited a browser bug and more. Within a ZTNA 2.0

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Website spoofing: risks, threats, and mitigation strategies for CIOs

CIO

Malware distribution The opportunistic nature of website spoofing allows attackers to distribute malware to users’ devices. The distribution of malware serves various purposes, from causing general system distribution to potentially being employed as a tool for more sophisticated cyberattacks.

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