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Data Security
Jul 27, 2016
21 Free Tools Every SysAdmin Should Know
Knowing the right tool to the right job is something that can save you hours of extra work and tedium. We’ve compiled a list of of some of the best...
Rob Sobers
4 min read
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Data Security
Jul 21, 2016
Banks Secretly and Silently Struggling with Ransomware
“You’re almost certainly not going to hear about successful ransomware attacks on banks,” says Fraud Prevention Expert, Ross Hogan in an interview with Banking Exchange. “It is probably one of the...
Michael Buckbee
2 min read
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Data Security
Jul 20, 2016
How to Identify Ransomware: Use Our New Identification Tool
Sadly, ransomware infections are routine enough that IT departments have started to develop standardized procedures for rapidly quarantining infected machines, determining the extent of damage and then attempting recovery operations.. For...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Data Security
Jul 19, 2016
How to Respond to a Cyber Security Incident
Every day another company is caught off guard by a data breach. While avoiding an attack is ideal, it’s not always possible. There’s no such thing as perfect security. Even...
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Data Security
Jul 15, 2016
Layered Security - IOSS 14
Layered security refers to the practice of combining various security defenses to protect the entire system against threats. The idea is that if one layer fails, there are other functioning...
Michael Buckbee
17 min read
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Data Security
Jun 20, 2016
What is The Cyber Kill Chain and How to Use it Effectively
The cyber kill chain maps the stages of a cyberattack from the early reconnaissance stages to data exfiltration. The cyber kill chain helps us understand and combat ransomware, security breaches, and advanced persistent attacks (APTs).
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Data Security
May 23, 2016
How has Ransomware Impacted the US Government?
Ransomware crimes have been soaring this year. It has stalled the operations of not only hospitals and businesses, but also the US government – federal, state and local governments, law enforcement...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
May 16, 2016
Ransomware That Deletes Your Files
Organizations with legal obligations to prevent data from improper alteration or destruction—I’m talking to you healthcare orgs that fall under HIPAA– really need to pay close attention to a new...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Data Security
May 06, 2016
CyptMix Ransomware Claims to Donate Your Ransom Payment to Charity
Unlike traditional ransomware notes that rely on fear-based tactics, a new ransomware strain called CyptMix preys on your generosity. Part of the ransom note reads: “Your money will be spent...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Data Security
May 03, 2016
Interesting Deloitte Research on Insider Threats
We’re excited that Deloitte, the international auditing and consulting firm, has been raising the alarms on insider threats. They have some content in the CIO section of the Wall Street...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Data Security
May 02, 2016
Visualize your risk with the DatAlert dashboard
Last week, we introduced over 20 new threat models to help defend your data against insider threats, ransomware attacks and threats to your most sensitive data. But with all this...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Data Security
Apr 29, 2016
Football player hacked live during NFL draft
Experts had Laremy Tunsil flagged as one of the top prospects in Thursday night’s NFL draft. But shortly before the opening pick, something disturbing happened. An incriminating video tweeted from...
Rob Sobers
2 min read
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