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 October 14, 2020
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Treasury Dept. Advisory Shines Spotlight on Ransomware Negotiators
With attacks showing no signs of abating, some companies have begun offering services to help reduce ransom demands, buy more time, and arrange payments.
25% of BEC Cybercriminals Based in the US
While the US is known to be a prime target for BEC attacks, just how many perpetrators are based there came as a surprise to researchers.
Microsoft Fixes Critical Windows TCP/IP Flaw in Patch Rollout
The October 2020 Patch Tuesday fixed 87 vulnerabilities, including 21 remote code execution flaws, in Microsoft products and services.
Online Voting Is Coming, but How Secure Will It Be?
It's time for state governments to act as leaders, adopt digital ID standards, enable new online voting systems, and provide broad-based access to all communities for the benefit of all.
Trickbot Botnet Response Highlights Partnerships Preventing US Election Interference
Recent efforts by USCYBERCOM and Microsoft to disrupt the Trickbot botnet highlight the importance of partnerships in successful malware botnet disruption.
Where are the 'Great Exits' in the Data Security Market?
If data security were a student, its report card would read "Not performing to potential." Here's why.
Coalition Pokes Five Eyes on Call for Backdoors
The Five Eyes international law enforcement group had called for implementing backdoors for law enforcement in all encryption implementations.
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Emotet 101: How the Ransomware Works -- and Why It's So Darn Effective
In recent weeks, Emotet has emerged as the most common form of ransomware. Managing the risk involves starts with understanding the way it works.

Cyber Intelligence Suffers From 'Snobby' Isolationism, Focus on Rare Threats
Cyber-threat intelligence groups need to more often investigate their organization's specific threats and better integrate with other business groups, experts say.

Software AG Continues Efforts Against $20M Ransomware Attack
The attack, which now includes extortion components, has moved into its second week.

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A 7-Step Cybersecurity Plan for Healthcare Organizations
With National Cybersecurity Awareness Month shining a spotlight on the healthcare industry, security pros share best practices for those charged with protecting these essential organizations.
Why MSPs Are Hacker Targets, and What To Do About It
Managed service providers are increasingly becoming the launching pad of choice for ransomware and other online malfeasance.
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Phishing in Troubled Waters: 3 Ways Email Attacks May Impact Elections
The state of email defenses has a role to play in the US presidential election.
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