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Nyetya ransomware: what you need to know
Nyetya, a variant of the Petya ransomware, is spreading across businesses all over the world. Although it shares the same qualities as WannaCry — a ransomware deemed ‘one of the worst in history’ — many cyber security experts are calling …
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Tagged 2017july13security_b, cyber security, malware, microsoft, nyetya, ransomware, wannacry
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Does the CIA have access to your router?
There are an exhausting number of cyber security threats to watch out for, and unfortunately you need to add another to the list. A recent leak from the CIA proves that routers are one of the weakest links in network …
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Tagged 2017june27security_b, cia, firmware, routers, security, wannacry, wikileaks, wireless networks
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Fixing computers drains your firm’s funds
Aside from overseeing your business’s network security, IT security staff are also adept at fixing personal computers. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean they should. In fact, such occurrences ought to be minimized, if not avoided altogether. Your security personnel should …
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Tagged 2017june9security_b, it budget, personal computers, security, wannacry
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How did WannaCry spread so far?
By now, you must have heard of the WannaCry ransomware. It ranks as one of the most effective pieces of malware in the internet’s history, and it has everyone worried about what’s coming next. To guard yourself, the best place …
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Tagged 2017may25security_b, cybersecurity, employee training, malware, perimeter security, phishing, ransomware, software updates, wannacry
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Protect your data from WannaCry
This month, ransomware has taken center stage yet again. WannaCry has already infected thousands of users around the world. In true ransomware fashion, WannaCry holds user data hostage until the victim decides to pay the ransom. What’s more alarming, however, …
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Tagged 2017may23business_b, antivirus, business continuity, cloud backup, external hard drive, security, software update, wannacry, windows
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