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MY TAKE: The no. 1 reason ransomware attacks persist: companies overlook ‘unstructured data’

The Last Watchdog

All too many companies lack a full appreciation of how vital it has become to proactively manage and keep secure “unstructured data.”. One reason for the enduring waves of ransomware is that unstructured data is easy for hackers to locate and simple for them to encrypt. Ransomware target.

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South African telecom provider Cell C disclosed a data breach following a cyberattack

Security Affairs

The company founded in 2001 offers prepaid and postpaid mobile plans, data bundles and internet services, fiber broadband, roaming and international calling, SIM-only plans and device deals. Cell C has confirmed a data breach following a RansomHouse cyberattack that occurred last year. The gang claimed the theft of 2 TB of data.

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Best Encryption Software for 2022

eSecurity Planet

It’s been a couple of decades since data tapes delivered by trucks made encryption a standard enterprise cybersecurity practice. Yet even as technology has changed, sending and receiving data remains a major vulnerability, ensuring encryption’s place as a foundational security practice. What is Encryption?

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Thales Named Overall Leader in KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass Data Security Platforms

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Thales' data security platform supports both structured and unstructured data, spanning relational databases, NoSQL systems, and cloud-native services to seamlessly provide security across disparate data assets and diverse environments. The Thales approach spans three main areas: protection, monitoring, and compliance.

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Thales Named Overall Leader in KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass Data Security Platforms

Security Boulevard

Thales' data security platform supports both structured and unstructured data, spanning relational databases, NoSQL systems, and cloud-native services to seamlessly provide security across disparate data assets and diverse environments. The Thales approach spans three main areas: protection, monitoring, and compliance.

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Using Encryption with Access Controls to Mitigate Malware and Ransomware Damage

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Using Encryption with Access Controls to Mitigate Malware and Ransomware Damage. Recently the headlines have been dominated by infected enterprise software that has resulted in malware and hackers gaining access to mission critical infrastructures, taking control of systems, and stealing data. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 07:23.

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The Impacts of Data Loss on Your Organization

Security Affairs

Examples: Customer Personal Identifiable Information, transactional data, inventory records, and financial statements. Unstructured Data: Unstructured data, on the other hand, is characterized by its lack of organization and predefined format. Cyber Attacks: Cyber-attacks are another cause of data loss.