Micro Segmentation vs Endpoint Protection: What You Need to Know
When protecting endpoints from malware or any type of command and control based Malcode (malicious code), many different approaches and techniques are utilized by the software an organization or enterprise chooses to utilize in order to protect the machines in their environment. Different solutions to safeguard endpoints include on-site binary isolation, server-based micro-virtualization, real-time system-isolation, […]
Cryptographic Ransomware Removal And Protection With Volico Endpoint Protection
Crypto Ransomware is rampant. Most variants of it (CryptoLocker, TeslaCrypt) are malicious binary files that are very intelligent, aware of their surroundings, and highly polymorphic. Cryptographic ransomware that can morph on the fly makes it extremely difficult for standard signature-based antivirus programs to detect, as well as making it difficult to detect with “Anti-Malware” programs. […]
How to Select an MSSP Partner?
An MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider) Partner is chosen by organizations for several reasons like security, talent shortage, budget cuts and the complexity of trying to stay on top of fledgling threats arising in the world of tech. Here are five areas you need to focus on to select an MSSP partner. The following are […]
Why Can the Average Cost of a Data Breach reach into the Millions?
A data breach is, unfortunately, a common occurrence in 2019. Countless companies and governments around the world have suffered ransomware attacks and DDoS attacks that have left them helpless to deal with the damage at hand. It’s come to the point that these data breaches can cost companies millions of dollars in damages. There are multiple […]
Vulnerability Assessment vs. Penetration Test
It is quite a common problem to pay for network penetration testing services and getting a hundred pages penetration testing report listing the vulnerabilities detected by a scanning tool. Vulnerability assessments are often offered in place of penetration tests. But what is the difference? Vulnerability Assessment A vulnerability assessment intends to identify certain weaknesses in […]
DDoS Attack Types & Mitigation Methods
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to make any online service dysfunctional or unavailable by overwhelming it with requests and web traffic. This overloads the servers with requests, and the web service or website essentially crashes. The attacks attack a variety of resources like banks and news sites and even government […]
Why Are Cybercriminals Targeting Educational Institutions
Last year saw a sharp increase in the number and impact of cyber attacks on educational institutions across the US. While healthcare and financial industries have always been prime targets, cyber criminals seem to be turning more to learning institutions as targets for hacking. It is not just criminals prepared to sell your information on […]
Why Are Ransomware Developers Dropping Bitcoin for Monero / XMR
Cryptocurrency has established itself as the payment method of choice for cybercriminals due to its decentralized nature, lack of government regulation, and relative anonymity. As popular digital currencies like Bitcoin have snowballed in both public awareness and value, criminals are turning to alternatives that offer an even higher level of privacy and less volatility. Today, […]
How Much Can a Data Breach Actually Cost Your Business?
With growing amounts of personal data being traded between companies and individuals over interconnected networks, a lack of data protection can expose enterprises to unforeseen financial risks. While there is no way to completely eliminate the threat of data theft, businesses that take active measures can limit their exposure to a breach. By implementing a […]
What is Cloud Sprawl and Why Should We Worry About It?
As businesses grow, the types of information that can be digitized expand, and the need to digitize more and more of a company’s transactions and data grows; there is a greater need to have places to store all this information. With this growth comes a variety of concerns such as increased maintenance costs and increased […]