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What are the main challenges CISOs are facing in the Middle East?

CIO

From a cybersecurity perspective, how has been 2023? Very eventful year as far as cybersecurity is concerned. Ransomware attacks have also increased in 2023 probably due to their perceived profitability. What are the top three challenges security leaders will face in 2024?

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Should Paying Ransomware Be Criminalized?

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Should the payment of a ransom be criminalized?

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Don’t gamble with your identity verification practices

CIO

But casino gaming companies MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment were caught short in this area in recent weeks by hackers using identity-based and social engineering attacks that spoofed identity to gain access to secure systems. IBM Security pegged that same number higher, to 95%.

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Navigating Cybersecurity in a Social-First Campaign

Palo Alto Networks

The Cyber Talk Series Introducing, “Cyber Talks” – our collection of videos that distill complex cybersecurity topics into simple to understand videos. Inspired by everyday life and the talk, because bad cybersecurity hygiene can lead to unwanted situations. Updating your apps for cloud security is like locking your front door.

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5 strategies for boosting endpoint management

CIO

Cloud architectures and remote workforces have effectively dissolved the network perimeter, the traditional line of defense for IT security. Lacking that decisive boundary, the work of security teams has changed. Ransomware continues to evolve Ransomware continues to be a major threat to organizations of all sizes.

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Cybersecurity Tips From Unit 42 to Help Stop Ransomware Attacks

Palo Alto Networks

Just five years ago, cybersecurity experts were warning that the threat from cyber extortion was poised to grow as criminals increasingly looked to profit from the use of ransomware. Hackers have since perfected their ability to infiltrate computer systems and encrypt everything until the owner pays a ransom to regain control.

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Don’t let your company’s reputation be held for ran$om

Lacework

Did you know that ransomware operators take customer service very seriously? Your organization’s reputation, confidential data, and your personal information. To protect your business from a ransomware attack and avoid becoming the next victim, implementing robust security tools and processes is key. What is ransomware?