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How Data Protection Applies to Zero Trust

Protecting data in the context of zero trust means moving beyond perimeter-based defenses to a model where no user, device, or application is inherently trustworthy. As a result, every access request is verified, continuously monitored, and limited to the minimum necessary permissions needed to perform a job function. This approach reduces the risk of insider threats, compromised credentials, and...
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Cyberattack Anatomy: Banking Smish

Understanding how cyberattacks unfold is key to stopping them. In this blog, Fortra’s threat researchers break down the anatomy of a recent smishing campaign, revealing the tactics, techniques, and infrastructure behind the attack. The Smishing Attack The smishing text contains a banking alert about a transaction being put on hold and urges the reader...
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11 Types of Emails Employees Report to Security Teams

You receive an email, you are unfamiliar with the sender's name or email address, and they are offering you a new service or deal on something. Is it malicious? Not necessarily. Perhaps you forgot about signing up for a newsletter a while back.Malicious vs. BenignAccording to Symantec, 5.5% of business emails are classified as spam. With the average business account receiving around 104 emails per...