Author: Max Smith

This is a low-cost, relatively simple attack tool that can be easily deployed against small and medium-sized businesses. “Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) is easy to purchase or deploy with little technical know-how,” Milborn tells his CSOs. As a result, small businesses are under-resourced and poorly protected. “It is important for small businesses to reconsider how they think about ransomware and put policies and technology in place to better protect themselves to avoid falling victim to it.” In the event of an attack, businesses should seek professional support to manage the situation, especially considering that payment does not guarantee data…

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In an era when cyber threats loom over every industry, the responsibility for managing these risks increasingly falls on the shoulders of organizational leadership, especially the board of directors. The increasing sophistication and frequency of cybercrime highlights the need for a top-down approach to cybersecurity. The board's role goes beyond traditional governance and delves into active involvement in cybersecurity strategy. Here, I offer my thoughts on how boards can prioritize cyber risks, align organizational resources, and foster a culture of cyber resilience. Learn from the industry threat landscape A key aspect of a board's responsibility in managing cybersecurity includes maintaining…

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Written by Claire JimHONG KONG (Reuters) – State-backed property developer China Vanke says it is facing short-term liquidity pressures and operational difficulties, but has announced a “series of steps to stabilize its business and reduce debt.” He added that he is preparing a plan forVanke's Hong Kong-listed shares fell more than 1% in late Monday trading after hitting a record low, while Shenzhen-listed shares rose 0.6%, stabilizing after nine consecutive sessions of decline.Investors have sold Vanke's shares and bonds in recent weeks over liquidity concerns, prompting an unusual directive from the central government to support the Shenzhen-based company.Adding to the…

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Things are starting to pick up again this week, especially for PlayStation and Switch owners, with the release of long-awaited bangers like Grounded and Planet of Lana, as well as the release of Dave the Diver on PS5/PS4 (PlayStation Plus Extra ). As for new titles, there's the very handsome looking Harold Halibut and Moon Studio's early access version of No Rest for the Wicked. Final Fantasy XVI fans also have a huge DLC expansion to look forward to in The Rising Tide. . VR fans are also looking forward to it. There's Soul Covenant and a must-play VR version…

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Cybersecurity and compliance training programs are now big business. According to Cyber ​​Security Ventures, the security awareness training market is expected to reach $5.6 billion in 2023 and exceed $10 billion in the next four years. This market boom is not surprising. Cyber ​​threats are widespread, and large-scale attacks continue to make headlines, most recently in the UK, hitting the British Library and disrupting the functioning of libraries. All of this proves that all organizations, regardless of their size, are at risk of a breach.Social engineering techniques, where attackers target people with access to a system (rather than the system…

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Written by Colleen Howe and Emily ChowSINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Monday as market participants refrained from risk premiums following Iran's weekend attack on Israel, after the Israeli government said the damage was limited.As of 0630 GMT, Brent futures for June delivery were down 50 cents, or 0.5%, at $89.95 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May delivery was down 50 cents, or 0.5%, at $89.95 a barrel. ) futures fell 52 cents, or 0.6%, to $85.14 a barrel.The Iranian attack involved more than 300 missiles and drones and was the first attack by another country…

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