Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

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. Unfortunately, many businesses do not take this issue seriously.

Ransomware 132

Ransomware Manufacturing Antivirus Cyber Risk 132

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Further reading on ransomware protection and recovery : How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack Best Ransomware Removal Tools Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Healthcare Security Defenses.

Healthcare 137

Healthcare Ransomware Cybersecurity Big data 137

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Backup and disaster recovery procedures ensure that data is always available. API Security: API security focuses on preventing unwanted access to application programming interfaces by establishing adequate authentication and authorization processes. Employee training increases understanding of optimal practices.

Backups 113

Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 113

Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. But unfortunately, there’s more to Linux security than just leaning back in your chair and sipping piña coladas. How it works.

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Malware IoT DDOS Firewall 134

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Last week’s vulnerability news highlighted major security problems that affect a wide range of technologies. The problem: Veeam’s September 2024 security bulletin addresses its products’ 18 high and critical severity vulnerabilities. Other significant problems include RCE, credential theft, and MFA bypass.

Firmware 100

Firmware Backups Firewall Risk 100

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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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Malware Antivirus Software Passwords 117

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

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.

Risk 123

Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 123

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2024

Businesses may need to re-evaluate their data backup strategies and ensure redundancy to minimize the risk of data loss in future outages. The outage originated from a faulty security update, highlighting the delicate balance between robust security and system stability.

Backups 76

Backups Banking Software Risk 76

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

May 22, 2024 Veeam Addresses Vulnerabilities in Backup & Replication Update Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass, privilege escalation, NTLM relay attack, and more. The fix: Veeam released Backup Enterprise Manager version 12.1.2.172 and Backup & Replication version 12.1.2 to address the vulnerabilities.

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Backups Authentication DDOS Engineering 68

eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

. • Security team • Apps team • Penetration testers • Deploy vulnerability scanning tools and pentesting frameworks. Follow the secure coding principles. Plan for backups and restoration. • DBA • Infrastructure Team • Setup backup and recovery software. Define the backup frequency. Set communication channels.

Encryption 71

Encryption Backups Data breaches Authentication 71

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

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. How do you protect against security flaws when you have a large amount of WordPress sites to manage? Remediation.

Backups 52

Backups Accountability Hacking Security Defenses 52

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Configuration management guarantees that enterprises maintain security and compliance while streamlining operations via automation and centralized control of their whole infrastructure environment. This guide covers the importance of cloud configuration management, its main components, security benefits, challenges, and best practices.

Backups 99

Backups Risk Encryption Technology 99

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Featured Partners ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus RecoveryManager Plus is an integrated backup and recovery solution for your Exchange Online, on-premises Exchange, and Google Workspace mailboxes. Backup and restore all items in your mailboxes, including all attachments. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Encryption 102

Encryption DDOS Architecture Authentication 102

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

Organizations can minimize downtime and ensure business continuity by having backup systems in place. Learn how you can create a vulnerability management policy , including policy best practices, required sections for a policy, and a free policy template, to fortify your cybersecurity defenses.

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Software Healthcare Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 93

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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).

DNS 110

DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 110

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. As a rule, you should always keep a clean backup of your website’s files and database stored offline. Evaluate your security posture and identify vulnerabilities that can and should be strengthened.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Small Business Backups Phishing 98

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Even so, some experts continue to say that the best advice for handling the threat of ransomware is to train users not to click on things and to maintain backups of all business-critical data and information. As for backups and disaster recovery plans, there is no doubt that every company should have them.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups VPN Security Defenses 52

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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.

Backups 78

Backups Encryption Firewall Risk 78

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. At this point, typical defenses for ransomware, such as backups and restoration of systems and data, do not apply.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Encryption Backups Cyber Insurance 71

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

Firewall 106

Firewall VPN Software Risk 106

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Confirm that the vendor uses industry-standard security technologies and processes.

Risk 86

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 86

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

Prevent Data Loss & Ensure Backup Adopt the following measures: Classify sensitive data: Determine and categorize sensitive data to ensure it gets the necessary level of protection and meets regulatory standards. Secure backup storage : Store backups securely offsite.

Encryption 68

Encryption Backups Architecture Risk 68

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Don’t Rely on Security by Obscurity : Be Certain Your Website is Secure. Obscurity should never be your only security defense. Make sure to do frequent backups on your website. Website attacks can destroy site content, so backups are crucial to recovering damage. Scan for Clarity. Have a Back-up.

Small Business 52

Small Business eCommerce Computers and Electronics Backups 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Regularly Backup Your Data Ensure you regularly back up your Dashlane data to prevent loss in emergencies or technical issues. Regular backups guarantee you can recover your passwords and critical information, maintaining continuous access and minimizing downtime.

Password Management 97

Password Management Passwords Encryption VPN 97

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Disaster recovery : Implements redundancy and data backups to improve resilience from inevitable device failures, cybersecurity attacks, or natural disasters. IT security policies : Establish benchmarks, goals, and standards that can be used for measuring successful implementation of security controls.

Architecture 112

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 112

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

At a high level, their advice can be summarised as follows: Prepare for the threat: Create, maintain, and test encrypted, offline backups of critical data. Develop and exercise both a cyber incident response & communications plan. Make digital asset management a key competency for your organization.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Cybersecurity Healthcare Education 71

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. This can lead to a serious situation for businesses affected.

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Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The problem: A critical RCE vulnerability affects instances of Veeam’s Backup and Replication product running version 12.1.2.172 or lower. The flaw allows threat actors to execute code remotely on the enterprise backup solution. The fix: Upgrade any Veeam Backup and Replication instances to version 12.2.0.334.

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Backups Software Authentication IoT 58

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Protect Your Data To avoid unauthorized access and data loss, NIST encourages data protection measures, including encryption, backups, and secure storage methods. Implement regular backups: Set up automated backup systems to produce or recover copies of cloud-stored data on a regular basis in the case of data loss or corruption.

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Encryption Risk Passwords Technology 109

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In case of hardware failures or disasters, redundant systems and data backups are maintained to minimize downtime and data loss. Business Continuity Many private cloud infrastructures have effective disaster recovery and backup options.

Data privacy 111

Data privacy Encryption Technology Software 111

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

A fully trained security team can enact centralized key management to professionally generate, rotate, renew, and retire encryption keys. Secure App & Web Encryption Enable improved application and website encryption through professional tools and encryption education.

Encryption 120

Encryption Wireless Passwords Education 120

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right. Here’s how you can avoid it: Backup data on a regular basis to avoid irreversible loss.

Encryption 100

Encryption DDOS Authentication Firewall 100

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Corrective Controls Following an attack, cloud security’s corrective procedures kick in to limit damage and restore regular operations. They perform actions such as reboots, backups, and unplugging hacked systems. Corrective control incorporates patch management , incident response plans , and backup recovery methods.

Risk 88

Risk Threat Detection Architecture Data breaches 88

eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

To improve security and resilience, additional approaches include data masking, patch management, disaster recovery, and backup. Cloud database security mainly focuses on these cloud security functions: Encryption: Maintains confidentiality and protection of data stored in cloud databases.

Cloud Migration 63

Cloud Migration Threat Detection Encryption Data breaches 63

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. Keep in mind that locally synchronized files such as Microsoft’s OneDrive or Google Drive/Backup and Sync files will generally be encrypted as well. But how do you get ransomware in the first place?

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Enforce strong password policies: Use complex, unique passwords and update them regularly to strengthen system security. Backup critical data: Frequently back up essential system data to ensure quick recovery during an attack.

Firmware 103

Firmware Encryption Manufacturing Risk 103

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 16, 2024

We recommend activating this feature as part of your standard security practices to safeguard your account with the latest and most effective security measures. Regularly Backup Your Data While 1Password offers secure cloud storage, it’s wise to regularly back up your data to ensure you have a copy in case of unforeseen events.

Password Management 63

Password Management Passwords Accountability Risk 63