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How to handle a ransomware attackĀ 

IBM Big Data Hub

Ransomware attacks use several methods, or vectors, to infect networks or devices, including tricking individuals into clicking malicious links using phishing emails and exploiting vulnerabilities in software and operating systems, such as remote access.

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10 projects top of mind for IT leaders today

CIO Business Intelligence

The approach taken by James Phillips, CIO at software maker Rev.io, reflects that trend. Those projects include implementing cloud-based security, anti-ransomware, and user behavior analytics tools, as well as various authentication technologies.

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Types of cyberthreats

IBM Big Data Hub

Malware Malware —short for “malicious software”—is software code written intentionally to harm a computer system or its users. A Trojan horse is malicious code that tricks people into downloading it by appearing to be a useful program or hiding within legitimate software.

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Database Activity Monitoring ā€“ A Security Investment That Pays Off

Smart Data Collective

Does DAM need a user behavior analytics (UBA) module? Do database activity monitoring systems need user behavior analytics features? It may include a great deal of consulting and delivery of other security tools and data, such as dark web threat intelligence. This article will provide the answers.

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Spear phishing vs. phishing: whatā€™s the difference?

IBM Big Data Hub

Staying ahead of spear phishing and phishing attempts Email security tools, antivirus software, and multi-factor authentication are all critical first lines of defense against phishing and spear phishing. Further, it proved that spear phishing attacks like the one Twilio faced are becoming increasingly common.

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Top five data integration objectives when you do M&A in Gaming / iGaming

BizAcuity

Maybe you notice a spike in daily active users and want to explore the impact on the company; customer analytics helps you understand the dynamics behind this trend and they even help you build on finding common threads between players, their behavior, and revenue. . Enhances Player Retention. Increased Customer Acquisitions.