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Beyond USB Storage Devices: The Increasing Risk of USB-Connected Headsets, Webcams
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Reaping All the Benefits of Secure USB Drives Under Management Control A secure USB flash drive instantly secures all stored data, using hardware encryption and a mandatory password. The point of introducing this technology into your organization is thus apparent: Never again will you lose data on a stick. Executive Summary Several factors […]
As reported by the BBC, NATO is assessing the impact of a USB data breach of classified military documents being sold by a hacker group. The data includes blueprints from military industrial giant MBDA Missile Systems of weapons used by NATO allies in the Ukraine war. The attack that took place in Italy involved an […]
Is it fair to call ransomware the new face of malware? Perhaps. It has, after all, rendered the classic computer virus a mere afterthought. We’ve heard one horror story after another, but who is responsible for these malicious attacks, and where do they come from? Look no further than Russia. The former Soviet state has […]
On the surface, falling prey to a ransomware attack is the absolute worst-case scenario — only it doesn’t end there. What comes next for most victims is a monumental decision that must be determined under immense pressure, and with little time to waste. To pay or not to pay. That is the question. If you […]
Ransomware has managed to carve out an incomparable legacy of destruction. In its wake are countless victims, a mess of compromised IT environments, and billions of dollars in damages. To compound the bad news, this global phenomenon is showing no signs of slowing down. So, what makes ransomware so difficult to stop? The answer is […]
Ransomware is one of the most disruptive forms of malware in existence. By encrypting mission-critical data on unsuspecting systems, this threat has demonstrated the power to cripple organizations of any size. Ransomware has caused billions of dollars in damages worldwide, and is directly responsible for countless hours of downtime, lost business opportunities, and essential overhauling […]
Ransomware isn’t just a nuisance. It’s big business, the linchpin of a flourishing underworld market that could surpass $265 billion by 2031. From healthcare to retail, this rapidly evolving threat has victimized industries the world over, authoring reams of horror stories along the way. Without further ado, let’s have a closer look at some real-world […]
Statistics reveal that 60% of backups never get completed, and 50% of data restores aren’t successful. So, data recovery becomes a monumental challenge for end-users while their IT department has no idea how to fix the situation. This, in turn, increases downtime and impacts productivity. In fact, the company can also suffer considerable financial losses. […]
When archiving or backing up your digital assets or data, there are multiple choices. While every company’s needs and requirements vary, there is no one-size-fits-all approach or solution to this. Here we’ll look at the advantages and pitfalls of USB drives, the most common storage option used by professionals and individuals for archive and backup. […]
Data backup has become quite familiar with time. Most people are now creating data backups as they have to deal with adverse consequences otherwise. Almost 90% of companies are backing up their data, but only half maintain a daily schedule despite 42% having experienced data loss. The main reason is that companies don’t have sufficient […]