Podcast Episode No. 2: Targeted attacks

In this episode, Michael Cotton, chief network security architect of  Digital Defense, explains why targeted cyberattacks are on the rise and why many organizations are failing to recognize this threat. Cotton offers a list of corporate actions that may incite such an attack and suggests some remedies for staying out of the hackers' crosshairs and being compromised. Hint: Uninstall the programs your employees don't need.

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