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August 31, 2021

LockFile ransomware uses intermittent encryption to evade detection

This newly discovered ransomware works fast, has multiple ways to avoid detection, and preys on Windows systems with known vulnerabilities. Read more ▶

Image: China's PIPL privacy law imposes new data handling requirements

China's PIPL privacy law imposes new data handling requirements

The Personal Information Protection Law will force global companies doing business in China to be more careful with cross-border flow of personal information.

The 7 best password managers for business

Look to these top enterprise-class password manager to better secure employee account logins.

Security engineer job requirements, certifications, and salary

A security engineer helps develop and implement strategies and systems to protect against cyberattacks. Here’s what you need to know about this vital role.

Image: How ransomware runs the underground economy

How ransomware runs the underground economy

Ransomware gangs are adopting all the core elements of legitimate businesses—including defined staff roles, marketing plans, partner ecosystems, and even venture capital investments—and some hallmarks of more traditional criminal enterprises.

7 best practices for enterprise attack surface management

Follow this advice to minimize vulnerabilities and give threat actors fewer opportunities to compromise your organization's network and devices.

15 top open-source intelligence tools

OSINT (open-source intelligence) is the practice of collecting information from published or otherwise publicly available sources. These tools will help you find sensitive public info before bad guys do.

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