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Beware the Cyber Ghouls: Spooky Threats Lurking in Digital Shadows

SecureWorld News

These botnets, networks of compromised devices, can perform attacks without the user realizing it, overwhelming networks, spreading spam, and even launching DDoS attacks. The crucifix : Regular backups, robust firewalls, and anti-malware software can drive away these bloodsuckers, keeping your system safe from sudden data "drain."

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How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 5 Steps for DDoS Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks seek to cripple a corporate resource such as applications, web sites, servers, and routers, which can quickly lead to steep losses for victims. However, DDoS attackers sometimes even target the specific computers (or routers) of unwary people – often to harass video gamers, for example.

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How to Stop DDoS Attacks: Prevention & Response

eSecurity Planet

Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks cause problems for organizations of all sizes. To fight DDoS attacks, organizations and teams need to implement the three standard phases for any IT threat: preparation, reaction, and recovery. To skip ahead, click on the links: What is a DDoS Attack? Types of DDoS Attacks.

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Why backups are not the panacea for recovery from a ransomware attack

SC Magazine

The most pervasive wisdom about preventing damage from ransomware is to backup systems, but that alone may not be enough. The most pervasive wisdom about preventing damage from ransomware is to backup systems. So in an era of increased concern about ransomware, is solving the ransomware scourge as simple as investing in some backups?

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SiteLock Launches New Website Backup Solution

SiteLock

We are excited to announce the launch of SiteLock Website Backup , our newest solution that provides businesses the ability to backup all their website’s files and the database with a single click, ensuring an easy recovery when needed. What’s Website Backup? On-demand backups – Execute a website backup at any time.

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Website Backup: The Added Security Layer All Businesses Need

SiteLock

You can defend your site from the top cybercriminals, have the best hosting platform, and secure your platform with a strong password, but none of this is relevant if you aren’t performing website backups on a consistent basis. It’s essential for businesses to backup sites regardless if you are a small or large business.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 493 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.