Nobody is safe: famous ransomware attacks in 2020

Reading time: 3 minutesNobody is safe: famous ransomware attacks in 2020 Data security has never been more important. As the 2020 health crisis has severely affected our economy, many businesses have been forced to adapt and face new challenges. This includes financial and operational challenges, but also the challenge of facing a growing number of IT threats, like ransomware. Ransomware is not something new, hackers have been demanding ransoms for years. But recently …

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Beware of malware: ransomware still a threat during a pandemic 2020

Reading time: 3 minutesBeware of malware: ransomware still a threat during a pandemic 2020 2020 has been a difficult year for all of us, individuals and businesses alike. For businesses, in particular, it has been a year of challenges and changes. Many organisations have been forced to embrace smart work, while still facing IT threats. One of these threats is ransomware. Data protection in 2020 and beyond For all organisations, data is a …

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5 IT security threats to be aware of in 2020

Reading time: 4 minutesWith great amounts of data, comes great responsibility. The world is getting more connected through technology and that connection is powered by data. Unfortunately, the great power that data holds is also something worth exploiting. How can this happen? What are the IT weaknesses that we should all be aware of in 2020?   What went wrong in 2019? To better understand current IT threats, let’s first take a look at how …

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What is a zero-day vulnerability? – Syneto Vocabulary

Reading time: 2 minutesWith all businesses relying on some kind of IT system to conduct their operations, exploiting IT vulnerabilities can be in itself a “lucrative” business. We’ve spoken about the threat of ransomware before, as well as about the idea of achieving ransomware immunity. But what about other vulnerabilities? A “zero-day, for example,” is one of those opportunities that hackers look for. But what exactly is a zero-day and what can you …

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What is secondary storage? – Syneto Vocabulary

Reading time: 2 minutesThe term “secondary storage” has come a long way since it was first used to describe computer auxiliary storage (e.g. CD-ROM of floppy disks). In our Syneto Vocabulary, we take a look at the meaning of secondary storage for businesses today. What is secondary storage? Secondary storage, also referred to as secondary memory or auxiliary storage, is a type of storage solution used for keeping data that is not frequently …

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