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November 17, 2020

REvil ransomware explained: A widespread extortion operation

The REvil group, a.k.a. Sodinokibi, re-victimizes its targets by threatening to release stolen data even after the initial ransom demand is paid. Read more ▶

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9 types of malware and how to recognize them

Think you know your malware? Here's a refresher to make sure you know what you're talking about — with basic advice for finding and removing malware when you've been hit

Defining data protection standards could be a hot topic in state legislation in 2021

Some states could follow the New York Shield Act’s lead and set clearer regulatory expectations for reasonable cybersecurity. Election security legislation likely not on the agenda.

6 security shortcomings that COVID-19 exposed

The pandemic is constantly testing the strength of enterprise security; it has also revealed numerous weak spots.

Intel SGX users need CPU microcode patch to block PLATYPUS secrets-leaking attack

Attackers could use the vulnerability to access encryption keys from the Linux kernel's memory or Intel SGX enclaves.

5 open source intrusion detection systems for SMBs

If you don’t have a lot of budget at your disposal, these open-source intrusion detection tools are worth a look.

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