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January 06, 2021

How to prepare for and respond to a SolarWinds-type attack

If you can perform these tasks on your Windows network, then you are properly prepared to respond to a nation-state attack like SolarWinds. Read more ▶

Image: Sponsored by Darktrace: Surge in spear phishing attacks on remote workers

Sponsored by Darktrace: Surge in spear phishing attacks on remote workers

Email attacks are getting more sophisticated, impersonating your colleagues and trusted contacts. Cyber AI can tell friend from foe, stopping the most convincing malicious emails in their tracks.

SolarWinds hack is a wakeup call for taking cybersecurity action

Many questions are yet to be answered as the investigation and response continues, but one thing is clear: managing supply chain risks requires a level of sophistication similar to that of the attackers.

Egregor ransomware group explained: And how to defend against it

Egregor is one of the most rapidly growing ransomware families. It employs "double ransom" techniques to threaten reputational damage and increase pressure to pay.

5 questions CISOs should ask prospective corporate lawyers

Where can you find an attorney with the knowledge and insight to help you navigate thorny privacy and security issues? These five questions will help you find the right match.

Differential privacy: Pros and cons of enterprise use cases

Hiding sensitive data in a sea of noise might have more value than encryption in some use cases. Here are the most likely differential privacy applications and their trade-offs.

How to block malicious JavaScript files in Windows environments

Attackers frequently send malicious JavaScript files through bogus emails. It's easy to block these files from reaching a hapless user. Here's how.

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