On-Demand Webinar
10 Ways to Make File Transfers Easier, Automated and Secure
Wed, 08/31/2022
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Selecting a Managed File Transfer solution for your organization is an important step toward simplifying and securing your mission critical file transfers. There are, however, some important considerations when researching the best MFT solution.
Watch this webinar recording to hear Chief Architect Bob Luebbe explain how...
Blog
Are SSH and SFTP the Same?
By Heath Kath on Sun, 08/28/2022
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Are SSH and SFTP the Same?
SSH and SFTP are a classic pair. They intertwine when it comes to securing communication, and while they have similar capabilities, they are not the same thing. So, what’s the difference between them? Read on to find out.
What is SSH?
Secure Shell (SSH) is a transport layer that is used...
Case Study
Meliá Hotels International Gains File Transfer Stability and Confidence with GoAnywhere MFT
Adding GoAnywhere MFT to their IT environment for secure file transfers was the remedy Melia needed. GoAnywhere allowed Meliá Hotels International to integrate these third-party exchanges into the same tool as the rest of their transfers, without making any protocol changes, and with added security through its built-in SFTP and Secure Forms capabilities.
Guide
Beyond FTP: Securing and Managing File Transfers
FTP made its first appearance in 1971, and it hasn’t changed much over the years. Although it has become the standard for business-to-business file transfers, poor FTP implementation practices have left many businesses with severe security and management issues.
There’s a better way. Download the white paper to learn how to bring your FTP implementation into a more modern,...
Blog
This Month in Cybersecurity: The Weather is Heating Up and So Are Cyberattacks
By Heath Kath on Thu, 08/04/2022
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At the time of writing, much of Europe and the U.S. is in the midst of a major heatwave, delivering record temperatures and concerns about climate change. Just as the heat is rising, so is the threat of cyberattacks.
New data has emerged that reveals 2022 is looking like it could be the worst year ever for cybersecurity in...
Blog
4 Ways You Can Use Your Digital Rights Management Tool
Tue, 08/02/2022
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In an increasingly collaborative work environment, it’s more important now than ever before that your organization has the highest level of visibility and control possible over its data. While knowing how to choose the right data security solutions such as managed file transfer, data classification, and more is a...
Blog
Largest Data Breaches in Last 10 Years
By Heath Kath on Tue, 07/19/2022
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Bigger is often better. A bigger slice of pizza or a bigger paycheck sounds pretty nice. An extra-large data breach, not so much.
Listing out the biggest data breaches of all time can be challenging, as the next big one could be right around the corner. At the time of this writing, reports are out that the Personally...
Blog
Lessons Learned from the REvil Ransomware Attack of 2021
By Scott Messick on Tue, 07/12/2022
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Fireworks lighting up the sky, the smell of backyard grills cranking out delicious food, and organizations reeling from massive global cyberattacks. Aaah….those not-so-sweet memories of that first weekend in July 2021, when hundreds of businesses were smacked with the financial, logistical, and reputational ramifications of...
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This Month in Cybersecurity: Summer is Here, but There’s No Vacation From Cyberattacks
By Heath Kath on Thu, 07/07/2022
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June generally marks the start of summer, although anyone thinking the cyber criminals will take a few months off should probably think again. Not only has one of most sacred of summer institutions – Wimbledon – been subject to a threat, but fresh attacks and threats emerged all over the world.
It’s clear that organizations...
Blog
What is the Smominru Botnet?
Thu, 06/30/2022
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What is the Smominru Botnet?
Though its origins date back to 2017, Smominru is a dangerous botnet that has been making headlines recently as it continues to spread, attacking targets in every industry. Smominru, which also operates under known variants like including Hexmen and Mykings, has infiltrated hundreds of thousands...
Blog
Secure File Sharing for Banks Gets a Boost from GoAnywhere MFT
By Chris Spargen on Thu, 06/23/2022
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Secure file sharing for banks has always been of utmost importance and is only gaining traction in the face of common cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements alike.
Requirements like PCI DSS, GDPR, GLBA, and more can make processes more complicated, even as the safeguards outlined within them promote data security to...
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What is Ransomware and How to Detect and Prevent It
By Heath Kath on Tue, 06/21/2022
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What is Ransomware?
Let’s start with the basics. The simple definition of ransom is “a consideration paid or demanded for the release of someone or something from captivity.” Ransomware, then, is a way for bad actors to encrypt information and hold it ransom in exchange for money—typically untraceable bitcoin.
There are...
Blog
Why it’s Time to Adopt Zero Trust Architecture
By Scott Messick on Tue, 06/14/2022
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If you work in cybersecurity, the chances are that you will have come across the phrase Zero Trust over the past few years. It’s become a real industry buzzword, but there is substance behind the noise on this occasion.
To the outsider, it’s a term that is easy to misinterpret. It sounds draconian and severe and could...
Blog
A Ransomware Special - WannaCry’s Anniversary and More: This Month in Cybersecurity
By Heath Kath on Thu, 06/02/2022
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May’s ‘this month in cybersecurity’ is somewhat of a ransomware news special. In addition to a ransomware attack on Costa Rica and the continued expansion of BlackByte, this month also marks the fifth anniversary of WannaCry, perhaps the most damaging malware attack the world has seen.
Ransomware remains hugely prevalent,...
Blog
What is Ryuk Ransomware?
Tue, 05/17/2022
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The last few years have seen a rise in stories about Ryuk, a powerful piece of ransomware that is best known for targeting healthcare institutions, but has also been attacking municipal governments, state courts, enterprises, and large universities, among others. Many of these organizations have paid hefty fees – between $100...
Blog
Secure File Transfer Drives Compliance and Efficiency for Credit Unions
By Chris Spargen on Fri, 05/13/2022
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The unwavering protection of personally identifiable information (PII) is the foundation upon which financial and banking organizations build their services and instill trust in customers. Achieving this requires credit unions and related companies to navigate a fine balance between stringent data security and business...