How to Secure Your Client-Facing Portal from Malware
Every uploaded photo, e-form, or document increases the risk of a malware-infected file entering the company’s network, with disastrous data security consequences.
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5 Tips to Prevent Ransomware Attacks From Ryuk Malware
Cyber extortion has become an attack of choice for hackers. The average ransomware payment amount as of Q3 2019 was $41,198…
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Coronavirus & Cybersecurity: A Guide for WFH Cybersecurity Ops
In the ongoing bid to curb the coronavirus outbreak, many organizations are allowing or requiring employees to work from home (WFH). in the haste to implement remote working strategies, data security concerns cannot be forgotten. It is vital that precautions intended to protect the physical health of your staff do not turn into a threat…
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Why Organizations Need Preventative CDR Solutions for Cyber Threats
With the average data breach costing $3.86 million[2], no organization wants to take security risks. As hackers continuously develop new types of malware, organizations must be on top of their game – ensuring that their cybersecurity strategy provides full coverage against all types of threats, including zero-day or unknown threats. There are two main approaches…
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Zero Day May Be Too Late. Do you have Zero Second Protection?
Once an infected file enters your network, the timer begins. From one breached machine, attackers can make lateral moves around your IT environment, moving to access critical infrastructure or assets such as customer databases. They can also escalate privileges by stealing user credentials to gain more and more control and visibility. In short, the longer…
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Why CDR Solutions Are Better Than Antivirus Software
As cyberthreats grow in both impact and reach year on year, the problems with traditional antivirus solutions are only becoming clearer. Many antivirus providers are continually adding improvements and functionality to their antivirus services, adding protection against new known threats that they hope will close the gaps and better protect their customers. Unfortunately, a solution…
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XLM macros: a present-day vehicle for zero-day viruses
With IT developing at such a breakneck pace, it almost seems unbelievable that a technology from 26 years ago could be posing a cybersecurity threat. But CISOs and other security professionals know it’s all too believable, with yet another unpatched vulnerability, unnecessary protocol or outdated technology from decades ago causing major problems. This is precisely…
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Javascript in Excel: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
“Progress,” in the computer world, means being able to do more, with fewer resources, more easily. That’s the reason Microsoft announced that it would begin integrating JavaScript capabilities in Excel, upgrading the capabilities of spreadsheet authors to do scripting, which until now required utilizing VBA. According to Microsoft, the upgrade “provides a powerful set of…
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Seven Reasons Why You Need Votiro’s CDR Solution
In Hollywood, bad PR is better than no PR at all, they say. But in the tech world, bad PR from a competitor just means that they are worried about you. We at Votiro dedicate all our time to solving security problems for our clients – problems that we are proud to say we have…