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Ever had one of those moments where the wisdom comes from the most unexpected places? Just the other day, I was discussing the shocking fact that many companies still don’t have a solid data backup and recovery plan. And who chimed in? My 10-year-old cousin, Jayden! ?? “Wait, what? No backup? I have all my games backed up on my phone! Even my high scores are safe!” I couldn’t help but laugh. Me: “Exactly, Jayden. You’re more prepared than some of these companies.” ?? “So, you’re telling me that big, serious businesses… they don’t have backups? But I feel naked without mine!” And that’s the crux of it. If a 10-year-old knows the importance of backing up their digital life, shouldn’t businesses protect their assets with the same vigor?

Checkout this short read on why Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) may be the best route to take when it comes to protecting your business from cyber threats.

?? Breaking News: High-Profile Cybercriminals to Be Released in International Exchange In a remarkable turn of events, the United States, Germany, Slovenia, and Britain have agreed to a prisoner exchange with Russia. Here are the key players involved: Alexander Vinnik Russian national accused of cybercrimes. His release has sparked intense debate on cybersecurity and international relations. Maxim Marchenko Russian national detained in the U.S. for cybercrimes. His case highlights the complexities of extradition and legal cooperation. Vadim Konoshchenko Another Russian national held in the U.S. for cybercrimes. His return to Russia raises questions about justice and jurisdiction Vladislav Klyushin Russian national also detained in the U.S. for cybercrimes. His release may impact ongoing investigations and cybersecurity efforts. Vladimir Dunaev Yet another Russian national in U.S. custody for cybercrimes. His case underscores the global nature of cyber threats. Roman Seleznev Russian hacker convicted of cybercrimes in the U.S. His release could have implications for future cybercrime prosecutions. Vadim Krasikov Russian national detained in the U.S. for cybercrimes. His return to Russia adds to the intrigue of this exchange. Stay tuned as the world watches this unprecedented exchange unfold. What are your thoughts on balancing justice, security, and diplomacy? Share your insights below! ???? WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich being released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed https://lnkd.in/gMie_Rvi

?? Breaking News: Microsoft Confirms New Outage Triggered by Cyberattack! ???? In a recent analysis, Microsoft has shed light on the cause of a widespread outage that affected millions of Windows-based machines. In a recent incident, Microsoft faced a widespread outage triggered by a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. Here’s what unfolded: Initial Trigger: The attack flooded Microsoft services with traffic, aiming to bring them to a standstill. This “initial trigger event” disrupted Azure Front Door and Azure Content Delivery Network components. Unexpected Usage Spike: An unexpected surge in usage caused these components to perform below acceptable thresholds, resulting in intermittent errors, timeouts, and latency spikes. Protection Mechanisms: While most firms have DDoS protection in place, Microsoft’s initial defense mechanisms were activated. Unfortunately, an implementation error amplified the attack’s impact instead of mitigating it. Software Testing Matters: Sean Wright, head of application security at Featurespace, emphasizes the importance of thorough software testing. Similar to the recent CrowdStrike incident, this highlights the need for robust defenses against DDoS attacks. Stay vigilant, test rigorously, and safeguard your systems! ??