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Top 5 Security Trends for CIOs

CIO

A second, more pernicious risk is the fact that ChatGPT can write malware. Sometimes the malware has errors, but with simple repetition the hacker can generate multiple working versions of the code. Such polymorphic malware is particularly hard to detect, because it may be different from one attack to another.

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8 big IT failures of 2023

CIO

The outage was traced to a damaged database file; a contractor was working to correct a problem with the synchronization between live and backup databases and ended up corrupting both. And arise it did on January 24, when a Chicago employee failed to turn the backup server off at the appropriate time.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

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These attacks employ malicious software that encrypts files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid or a backup is restored. Having a Backup Power Generator: A backup power generator may not seem directly related to cybersecurity, but it plays a crucial role in maintaining operational continuity during power outages.

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Protecting Client Data with AWS: Ensuring Trust in the Digital Age

Mentormate

Data breaches, malware, ransomware, data loss, and misconfigurations are just a few dangers lurking in the cloud. Unauthorized access and insider threats pose significant risks, as do malware infections and ransomware attacks. Implement regular backups with AWS Backup and test disaster recovery plans regularly.

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Infinidat Gains Ground with Veeam and Kasten by Veeam to Advance VMware Environments and Container-based Workloads

Infinidat

Infinidat Gains Ground with Veeam and Kasten by Veeam to Advance VMware Environments and Container-based Workloads Adriana Andronescu Thu, 11/02/2023 - 07:52 The tight integration of Veeam and Kasten by Veeam modern data protection solutions and Infinidat enterprise storage solutions has been put to the test – often in several virtual events.

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CodeSOD: Classic WTF: Developer Carols

The Daily WTF

Backups (to the tune of Deck the Halls). Back the system up to tape drives, Fa la la la la la la la la, TAR will make the tape archives, Fa la la la la la la la la, Recov'ry don't need no testing, Fa la la la la la la la la la, Pray it works upon requesting, Fa la la la la la la la la. Suggested by Mark Bowytz).

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Fighting Ransomware: Using Ivanti’s Platform to Build a Resilient Zero Trust Security Defense – Part 2

Ivanti

The quickest method to check for the presence of malware on your iPhone, iPad or macOS devices is to look for the presence of an unknown configuration profile within the Settings > General > VPN & Device Management settings. Victims would then be coerced to pay money to remove the malware from their devices or laptops.

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