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Passwords: Lock, set, and secure! rohma@khaleejtimes.com Filed on May 5, 2021 Research shows that 75 per cent of respondents in the UAE believe that their employees’ poor password hygiene is putting their company at risk Good password hygiene and high levels of awareness of different cyberattack types are proven methods for reducing the risk of an attack and protecting organisations and their employees Often times, the only thing standing between you and ruinous financial consequences is a strong password, security experts say. With how hectic our daily lives have become, it is hard to spare more than a thought for something that is not considered to be a task in need of immediate attention – sadly, passwords seem to fall into this category. World Password Day, though, would beg us all to reconsider. ....
SamSam Ransomware 101: How It Works and How to Avoid It SamSam Ransomware Was Released in Late 2015. Here’s What You Should Know About It. LAST UPDATED ON DECEMBER 31, 2020 INTERMEDIATE READ Malware traditionally spreads through nefarious social engineering practices, phishing campaigns, and malicious attachments. In this way, it manages to profit off of users that are not well-versed in matters of cybersecurity. SamSam ransomware takes a different approach, which is exactly what makes it so dangerous. In this article, I will first go over what SamSam ransomware is, as well as how it works. As always, stay tuned until the end for some actionable advice on how to prevent a SamSam ransomware infection. ....