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Use phishing resistant 2FA everywhere! (FIDO etc.) - avoid SMS

Limit admin privileges

Install an up-to-date antivirus/HIPS/EDR solution (with web protection)

Keep your OS and apps up-to-date (apply patches)

Periodically scan your system with tools like Loki, Thor Lite scanner etc.

Be careful about your browser extensions and their privileges

Make sure you don't expose any public service to internet (RDP etc.)

Try to avoid Windows (if possible)

Implement application allowlisting

Use file-integrity apps to protect critical files

Monitor continuously (via NSM and EDR), respond ASAP (isolate etc.) when you see a sus. thing on your system/network before they complete their objectives

Read about latest threats, evaluate your posture since threat landscape keeps changing

Read about threat/incident reports regarding state-level actors targeted your industry in the past



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