PC Matic Cybersecurity

Businesses Run to Whitelisting for Business Security

PC Matic Cybersecurity / August 14, 2021

Global Ransomware Attacks Bring Attention to Whitelisting Business turns to Application Whitelisting for System Security. After the global ransomware attack, WannaCry, PC Matic saw an exponential spike in sales. As other variants of ransomware such as BadRabbit, Cryptolocker, Locky and GandCrab became prevalent, PC Matic saw even greater demand for ransomware protection solutions. Businesses began […]

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IDG survey confirms application whitelisting is underutilized.

IDG Confirms Application Whitelisting is Underutilized

PC Matic Cybersecurity / August 4, 2021

A recent survey by IDG confirms, application whitelisting is by far the most underutilized component of zero-trust technologies. What is Application Whitelisting? Application whitelisting only allows known trusted, and proven secure applications to run on the network. This is an effective means to cyber threat mitigation because no matter how many times malware evolves, it

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Ransomware Attacks in 2021 and How to Prevent

Ransomware Attacks: How to Prevent Them in 2021

PC Matic Cybersecurity / February 4, 2021

Ransomware attacks and how to prevent them. As a result of the pandemic forcing many workers into a remote work force, it’s no surprise that ransomware attacks have rocketed. Ransom incidents are up 300+% in 2020. Ransomware is evolving, what will 2021 bring… Increase in Ransomware Attacks in 2021 Ransomware attacks are growing in number

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Feature Expansion – Endpoint Vulnerabilities

PC Matic Cybersecurity / January 31, 2021

To expand your visibility over possible vulnerabilities in your environment, we have expanded PC Matic PRO‘s Endpoint Vulnerabilities report to include two new reports: SuperShield Blacklist/Learning Mode Enabled, and Lockout Thresholds Not Set. SuperShield Blacklist/Learning Mode Enabled When SuperShield is left in Blacklist Only or Learning Mode outside of a normal test or implementation phase, it leaves

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Cyber Security Hygiene Affects Network and Endpoint Security with Application Whitelisting

Application Whitelisting – Our Nation’s Solution to the Cyber Security Crisis

PC Matic Cybersecurity / January 17, 2021

Application Whitelisting–Our Nation’s Solution? Application Whitelisting Cybersecurity. Never in our history has cyber security been a bigger threat than it is now. Whether it is our computers, smart phones, tablets, televisions, smart watches, etc., they’re all at risk. Malware and ransomware threats are becoming an increasing menace. How can we possibly secure our data against

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