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ransomware
What makes ransomware victims less likely to pay up?

There’s a good reason why ransomware gangs started exfiltrating victims’ data instead of just encrypting it: those organizations pay more. University of Twente …

Tim Morris
Ransomware negotiation: When cybersecurity meets crisis management

In this Help Net Security interview, Tim Morris, Chief Security Advisor at Tanium, discusses ransomware negotiation, how it typically unfolds, and how organizations should …

data analytics
If you prepare, a data security incident will not cause an existential crisis

Why is it that when a company becomes aware of a potential data security incident, the team working on it (and others who are made aware that “something” is going on) have an …

AWS Kill Switch
AWS Kill Switch: Open-source incident response tool

AWS Kill Switch is an open-source incident response tool for quickly locking down AWS accounts and IAM roles during a security incident. The solution includes a Lambda …

GenAI
Generative AI is shaping future incident management processes

Persistent challenges in adhering to established incident management processes pose a significant risk to organizations, amplifying potential downtime costs amidst a surge in …

Okta breach post mortem reveals weaknesses exploited by attackers

The recent breach of the Okta Support system was carried out via a compromised service account with permissions to view and update customer support cases. “During our …

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6 steps to accelerate cybersecurity incident response

Modern security tools continue to improve in their ability to defend organizations’ networks and endpoints against cybercriminals. But the bad actors still occasionally find a …

ransomware
The dangers of dual ransomware attacks

At some point in the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors breaks his bedside radio when he is woken up (yet again) by the song “I Got You Babe”. This déjà vu seems to await …

data analytics
Navigating OT/IT convergence and securing ICS environments

Escalating threats to operational technology (OT) have prompted an increasing number of global enterprises to adopt sophisticated technologies and services to enhance the …

cybersecurity investments
Business resilience becomes primary force behind cybersecurity investments

Over 80% of northern European organizations emphasize that the need to ensure business resilience is the top driver for their cybersecurity investments, according to Nixu. The …

cybersecurity cheat sheets
10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets available for free

Cheat sheets are concise, to-the-point references tailored for instant insights. This article provides a curated list of 10 essential cybersecurity cheat sheets, all free to …

Raffaele Mautone
The hidden costs of neglecting cybersecurity for small businesses

In this Help Net Security interview, Raffaele Mautone, CEO of Judy Security, talks about the cybersecurity problems that small businesses face and the need for prioritization …

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