The main targets of ransomware attacks

Trends have emerged revealing what factors ransomware groups look for when deciding on a target, and what attack vectors and vulnerabilities they exploit. Knowing these can help you understand if you are at a higher risk than others and need stronger security measures. [TechRepublic] Thursday, November 03, 2022   TODAY'S TOP STORY   [Main Targets of Ransomware Attacks & What They Look For]( Trends have emerged revealing what factors ransomware groups look for when deciding on a target, and what attack vectors and vulnerabilities they exploit. Knowing these can help you understand if you are at a higher risk than others and need stronger security measures. Resource of the day [Why Google Cloud]( Digital transformation is more than lifting and shifting old IT infrastructure to the cloud for cost saving and convenience. True transformation spans the entire business and enables every person to transform.   TRENDING NOW   [3 inexpensive steps to secure IoT]( [3 inexpensive steps to secure IoT]( IoT devices can be openings for attackers, causing major disruptions to businesses. Follow these three steps to secure your IoT devices. [Read More](   [Heartbleed 2.0? OpenSSL Warns of Second-Ever Critical Security Flaw]( [Heartbleed 2.0? OpenSSL Warns of Second-Ever Critical Security Flaw]( The OpenSSL project this week announced plans to release version 3.0.7 on November 1 to patch a critical security flaw affecting versions 3.0 and later. [Read More](   [Cranefly uses new communication technique in attack campaigns]( [Cranefly uses new communication technique in attack campaigns]( A threat actor dubbed "Cranefly" uses a new technique for its communications on infected targets. [Read More](   [Open-source repository SourceHut to remove all cryptocurrency-related projects]( [Open-source repository SourceHut to remove all cryptocurrency-related projects]( Also including blockchain-related projects in the ban, SourceHut's creator said the technology is associated with fraudulent activities and high-risk investments. [Read More]( [How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack]( [What is data migration?]( [How to improve security awareness and training for your employees]( [This highly rated password manager is currently 93% off](   PREMIUM RESOURCE   [How to minimize security risks: Follow these best practices for success]( To reduce security threats within your organization, you must prioritize security risk management. Here are some best practices to follow, as well as some top resources from TechRepublic Premium. Today's recommended downloads [Why Google Cloud]( (Google Cloud) [Hiring Kit: Application Engineer]( (TechRepublic Premium) [Raspberry Pi & Arduino Developer Bundle]( (TechRepublic Academy) [The Ultimate Learn to Code Training (5 Courses)]( (TechRepublic Academy) [How to hire an IoT Architect]( (TechRepublic Premium) Cybersecurity Insider is brought to you by: [eSecurity Planet]( [TechRepublic]( [Unsubscribe]( | [FAQ]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( © 2022 TechnologyAdvice, LLC. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. This is a marketing email from TechnologyAdvice, 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211, USA. Please do not reply to this message. To contact us, please click [here](.