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Advanced Data Security: Safeguarding Your Business In The Digital Age  

VISTA InfoSec

Backup Your Data Regularly Safeguarding your vital data is non-negotiable. Implement a solid backup strategy to renew your operations after disruptive incidents like ransomware encryptions, hardware failures, or accidental deletions. Implement Strong Access Controls Keeping prying eyes away from sensitive data is crucial.

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Cyber security measures for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

VISTA InfoSec

SMEs face numerous cyber security threats that can jeopardize their operations and financial stability, with phishing attacks, malware, and ransomware being among the most common. In addition, insider threats pose significant risks, as employees may inadvertently or maliciously compromise sensitive information.

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SF Transit Hacker Gets Hacked

PYMNTS

San Francisco’s Muni public transit system was reportedly hit by a ransomware attack over the weekend that took the light rail transit offline on Saturday (Nov. According to the San Francisco Examiner , the computer screens of Muni agents displayed the message, “You Hacked, ALL Data Encrypted” beginning Friday night.

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Hackers vs. Dracula: Biometrics Are No Silver Bullet

FICO

Whether stealing data or demanding payment for ransomware, “bloodsucking” is one of the kinder adjectives used to describe cyber criminals. Encryption can be effective …. … but it’s not a stake through the heart of hacking. All defenses can be compromised, and when that happens, you need to know it – and quickly.

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Hackers vs. Dracula: Biometrics Are No Silver Bullet

FICO

Whether stealing data or demanding payment for ransomware, “bloodsucking” is one of the kinder adjectives used to describe cyber criminals. Encryption can be effective …. … but it’s not a stake through the heart of hacking. All defenses can be compromised, and when that happens, you need to know it – and quickly.

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How To Prevent Data Breaches: 15 Best Practices

EBizCharge

An incident is only considered a data breach if the confidentiality of data is compromised. Sensitive or confidential data can include customer data records, bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, healthcare information, intellectual property, etc.

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Kaspersky Lab Report Shows U.S. Is No. 1 Target For Mobile Ransomware

PYMNTS

Wealthy countries with developed financial and payment infrastructures are most likely to have their data encrypted and held for ransom by cybercriminals, according to a recent report by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab. Following a slight reprieve, 2017’s Q1 saw 218,625 mobile Trojan-Ransomware installation packages – 3.5