These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...

5 Windows Defender settings I change ASAP on any new PC

PCWorld outlines five essential Windows Defender configuration changes to optimize security and performance on new Windows ...
CRN

Google Debuts New Ransomware Protection: 5 Things To Know

New AI-powered capabilities in Google Drive aim to block ransomware from spreading after a malicious change to a file is detected. Google unveiled what it’s calling a new approach to combating ...

Why ransomware attacks succeed even when backups exist

Backups don't fail because they're missing, they fail because attackers destroy them first. Acronis explains how ransomware ...
SiliconANGLE

NetApp bulks up ransomware protection for AI workloads

NetApp Inc. is announcing new security features in its data storage and management systems that improve data protection and security in artificial intelligence use cases, focusing on ransomware.
Redmond Magazine

Easy Ransomware Protection for Data Stored Locally, Part 2: Enabling Defense

Enable and configure Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access to add a layer of protection against ransomware targeting locally stored data. In the first part of this series, I talked about how the ...
Business Wire

Cigent Endpoint Data Protection Stops Ransomware, with Zero-Trust Access Protection

FT. MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cigent® Technology, Inc., the leader in cybersecurity for endpoints and storage devices, today announced the Cigent Endpoint Data Protection Platform that protects ...
Business Wire

N-able Announces New Fortified Copies Feature in Cove Data Protection—Driving Stronger Ransomware Protection

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--N-able, Inc. (NYSE: NABL), a global software company helping IT services providers deliver remote monitoring and management, data protection as a service, and ...
Business Insider

Organizations Turn to the Cloud to Manage and Protect DataNew Independent Survey Shows Explosive Data Growth, Ransomware Attacks and Inability to Backup SaaS Applications ...

Over 50% of the surveyed companies must protect and manage at least 1000 terabytes (TB) of data 41% reporting an increase of more than 50% in the amount of data to be stored over the past two years.

Ransomware Readiness: How To Protect Against Third-Party Cyber Risk

Reducing third-party risk isn’t about checking a box; it’s about building ongoing visibility, tighter access controls and ...
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Most People Don't Use These Hidden Features in Windows Security

Windows Security does more than just basic virus protection. It guards against phishing, blocks ransomware, and prevents malicious apps from running. However, these features aren't easy to ...
Seeking Alpha

Data443 Adds Antivirus and Ransomware Protection to Data Placement Manager (DPM)

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc (ATDS). (OTCPK: ATDS) (“Data443” or the “Company”), a data security and privacy software company ...