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Ransomware
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Ransomware: The Persistent Cyber Threat and How to Combat It
Ransomware attacks are a growing concern, especially for schools and small businesses. The latest CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report reveals a staggering 75% year-over-year increase in cloud environment intrusions, showing that ransomware isn’t just sticking around — it's evolving. Schools and..
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Cybersecurity News
Top Cyber Threats in 2024: What Schools and SMBs Need to Know
Cyber threats are becoming more advanced, and schools and small businesses are now top targets. With limited resources and weaker defenses, they’re often viewed as easy prey for cybercriminals. This guide outlines the major cyber threats of 2024 and offers practical tips for building a stronger..
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Data Protection
Education
Ransomware Prevention Guide for Schools and Small Businesses
Ransomware continues to be a growing threat, particularly for schools and small businesses with limited IT resources. This guide outlines essential steps to help your organization safeguard against these attacks.
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Data Protection
Education
Cyber Smarts For Schools & SMBs: Your Cheat Sheet to Staying Safe Online
Your Guide to Staying Safe Online— Without All the Jargon. Here are 10 cybersecurity tips every employee should know to keep your organization safe from cyber villains.
Security Hygiene
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Is Your Cloud Secure? Avoid Costly Misconfigurations with Best Practices
As cloud usage grows, so do the risks. Recent reports show a 75% year-over-year increase in cloud intrusions, with cloud-conscious attacks—where hackers specifically target cloud vulnerabilities—rising by 110%. Even more alarming, 84% of these intrusions are focused on eCrime, meaning attackers are..
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Cybersecurity News
Education
How to Apply for the FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program: A Quick Guide
Cybersecurity is a growing concern for schools and libraries. To help address this, the FCC launched a $200 million Cybersecurity Pilot Program, providing funds for advanced security solutions, such as managed detection and response (MDR). Here's how to navigate the application process.
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Data Protection
Top 5 Abuses of AI
With AI investments soaring, evidenced by the AI 100 raising $28 billion in venture capital deals and Nvidia becoming the world's most valuable company in June, we are undoubtedly in the summer of AI. The rapid growth of AI companies, along with 700,000 open-source models and 150,000..
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Education
13 Facts About the FCC’s New Cybersecurity Pilot Program
On June 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, a three-year, $200 million initiative to help the FCC assess the best ways to fund and protect educational institutions from cyber attacks. ActZero applauds the Commission..
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Data Protection
Education
Harnessing AI to Combat Cyber Threats to Protect Student Data
As technology integrates deeper into the curriculum, the responsibility of protecting sensitive data and ensuring a secure learning environment rests heavily on the shoulders of tech directors. In an era where attackers are employing sophisticated AI tools to enhance their tactics, school district..
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Education
The Most Vulnerable Cybersecurity Targets for School Districts
The rise of technology has opened incredible opportunities for schools, giving students globally a chance to learn more than ever before. Yet, this shift has also made schools a target for cyberattacks. Between 2016 and 2022, the threat of cyberattacks in schools has grown significantly, turning..
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Data Protection
Why Every Minute Matters in Cybersecurity: The Economics of Fast Incident Response
Small businesses find themselves disproportionately vulnerable to cyberattacks, accounting for a staggering 82% of all breaches in 2023. The staggering statistics reveal the reality: an average user contends with around 1.5 malicious emails and witnesses the compromise of 30,000 small..
Endpoint Detection and Response
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Managed Detection and Response
Maximizing Your Cybersecurity: How AI is Changing the Game for Organizations
In today's cyber warfare, traditional defense strategies fall short against the relentless onslaught of threats. At ActZero, we are on a mission to revolutionize cybersecurity by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). With our expert team, we're dedicated to building the ultimate defense..
Endpoint Detection and Response
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Endpoint Security is the First Line of Defense: Expert Guide for How to Choose the Best EDR
When it comes to endpoint security, businesses may face challenges in evaluating a solution and securing an investment. These decisions are often influenced by expiring contracts with existing vendors, the allure of new features like AI, or securing a favorable renewal offer from the..
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6 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024: Safeguard Against the Latest Threats and Tactics
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) find themselves on the front lines of this ever-changing battlefield, with adversaries continuously innovating new techniques to breach defenses.
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Regulatory Compliance
Time’s Up On TikTok In Corporate Environments
Several governments around the world have or are considering banning the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from government mobile devices as it presents an “unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.” Canada is the latest of a number of governments to take this action. And the United..