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A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

Hacker Combat

Malicious hackers claim to have hacked into the network system of the Foxconn Baja factory in Mexico on June 11. After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. To detect attacks, scan all emails and conduct regular data backups.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Regularly Back Up Your Data Regular encrypted backups can help keep important data safe from data loss or ransomware. Ideally, that backup should be kept offline and “immutable” to prevent ransomware attackers from accessing it, a level of protection that’s difficult to obtain.

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WordPress Multisite Security

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Poorly maintained sites are untouched for a reason, and it is easy to not care if that website is hacked. A poorly protected site, WordPress or otherwise, is the weak link in an entire hosting account’s security defenses, and the consequence is cross-infections of every site in the account. Above all else, Know Your Sites.

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What Is Cloud Security? Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

Prioritizing cloud security helps guarantee that you have a safe, reliable resource for your data in today’s linked world. Featured Partners: Cloud Backup & Storage Software Learn more Why Cloud Security Is Important Robust cloud security safeguards sensitive information and enables secure access for authorized users.

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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

eSecurity Planet

Do regular audits and alerts: Enhance security by conducting regular audits, monitoring activity, and setting up alerts. Backup files: Regularly back-up public cloud resources. Back up data: Establish comprehensive backups for speedy recovery in the event of a security incident or data loss.

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Are You Certain Your Website is Secure from Cyberattacks?

SiteLock

The truth is, there’s no such thing as “too small to hack.” Many people think website defacements are the main reason their sites gets hacked. In actuality, only two percent of hacked websites are defaced, as most cybercriminals work under the radar so they can disguise their attacks. What Are Cybercriminals After?

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How to Prevent DNS Attacks: DNS Security Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Regardless of the implemented architecture, all organizations should implement the following additional DNS server protections: Backup DNS server information or implement disaster recovery solutions as one would for any other critical data: Use automation to avoid human error. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly).

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