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How to Prevent and Protect Against Ransomware | Informa TechTarget
The ransomware threat continues to plague organizations of all types and sizes. The SANS Institute reported a 73% increase in ransomware activity between 2022 and 2023, and Corvus Insurance identified 55 new ransomware groups in 2024. Preparation for a potential ransomware attack should be a priority. Take stock of existing cybersecurity controls and processes…
How to recognize and prevent deepfake scams – Help Net Security
Deepfakes are a type of synthetic media created using AI and machine learning. In simple terms, they produce videos, images, audio, or text that look and sound real, even though the events depicted never actually happened. These altered clips spread across social media, messaging apps, and video-sharing platforms, blurring the line between reality and fiction….
Cybersecurity in Crypto: Best Practices to Prevent Theft and Fraud
Cybersecurity tips to protect your cryptocurrency from hackers, scams, and fraud. Learn best practices for securing digital assets and staying safe online. The cryptocurrency market is changing and growing daily, with new coins created weekly. While the broader market is struggling with weak demand and remains at a critical juncture, Cardano’s ADA is among the…
How to prevent data leakage in collaboration tools like Slack and Teams – Help Net Security
In recent years, collaboration tools have become an absolute necessity for remote and hybrid work. This primarily increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the impossibility of communicating in person. So, tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom surged in popularity, enabling employees to stay connected despite physical distances. But this sudden transition to online…
What you can do to prevent workforce fraud – Help Net Security
In this Help Net Security interview, Benjamin Racenberg, Senior Intelligence Services Manager at Nisos, discusses the threat of workforce fraud, particularly DPRK-affiliated IT workers infiltrating remote roles. With HR teams and recruiters often unprepared to detect these sophisticated schemes, businesses face significant cybersecurity and employment risks. Racenberg also discusses the tactics used by these threat…