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February 2020 - Edition 41
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(Video 1. 2018 'ASTORS' Award Winning CoFense Phishing Defense which combines
collective human intelligence with advanced technology, enabling companies to stop
phishing attacks fast. Courtesy of Cofense.)
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The biggest target for
large corporations rather ransomware attacks in
than private citizens because 2020 will be vulnerable
of a bigger financial gain.
cloud data.
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• In
• Attackers
Attackers will exploit vul-
tacks have threatened to nerable cloud systems to
take down large cities like obtain cryptocurrency by
New Orleans (See Video 2) , illegal means.
healthcare organizations,
organizations ,
• Cryptocurrencies
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Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin 6
and schools
schools..