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Articles of interest from the week of October 28, 2019

Written by John Frasier | Oct 28, 2019 4:00:00 AM

10 Steps for Ransomware Protection

Here are things you can do right now to shore up your defenses and help your recovery when you get hit. (By Derek Manky, ThreatPost) Ingalls: These 10 steps are just the beginning when it comes to protecting yourself against ransomware. You need help. That's where we come in! Contact us today with your cybersecurity concerns!

 

Ransomware with a Difference as Hackers Threaten to Release City Data

Johannesburg spent the weekend struggling to recover from its second cyber-attack this year as it took key services systems offline. (By Danny Bradbury, Naked Security) Ingalls: Another day, another ransomware attack in the news. Are you prepared to defend against ransomware? Don't wait to find out! Start building up your cyber defenses today with our help.

 

Microsoft Office Bug Remains Top Malware Delivery Vector

CVE-2017-11882 has been attackers' favorite malware delivery mechanism throughout the second and third quarters of 2019. (By Kelly Sheridan, Dark Reading) Ingalls: Are you tired of trying to keeping track of every vulnerability discovered in the software you use everyday? Let us take some of that burden off your shoulders with our specialized Network Intrustion Detection as part of MDR services.

 

Types of Phishing: Tips to Prevent, Spot, Report Scam Emails

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, reminding us that it's important to protect our personal information online. One way to do that is to recognize and avoid falling victim to phishing scams. (By Michelle Shreeve, SNHU) Ingalls: Here at Ingalls, we know how common email attacks are and how dangerous they can be. We offer services specialized in Email Defensethat come with employee education programs, access to our Phishing Email Helpdesk, and more to continually protect your business.

 

10 Cybersecurity Terms Every Business Leader Should Know

In cybersecurity, education is your best defense. (By Neill Feather, Inc.) Ingalls: Take a look at our extensive Education and Training programs with options for every member of your organization. We offer learning opportunities on a wide arrangement of topics, from basic, day-to-day security tips to incident response.