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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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UNRAVELING EternalBlue: inside the WannaCry’s enabler

Security Affairs

Imagine a large organization with a network infrastructure comprising multiple interconnected systems, including servers, workstations, and IoT devices. In some instances, the attacker might choose to deploy ransomware across the network, encrypting important files and bringing operations to a halt. Does EternalBlue still exist?

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Best Digital Forensics Tools & Software for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Be it advanced locks, encryption barriers, or deleted and unknown content, the UFED (Universal Forensic Extraction Device) can extract physical and logical data. Started in 2003 out of Boulder, Colorado, LogRhythm’s first focus and flagship product was their SIEM software. Global Digital Forensic. DFS Market Trends.

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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

eSecurity Planet

If the US government dictating iPhone encryption design sounds ok to you, ask yourself how you'll feel when China demands the same. Read more: Top IoT Security Solutions of 2021. Since 2003, Bejtlich’s blog TaoSecurity has been a leading resource for network security monitoring practices and cybersecurity trends.

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2021

eSecurity Planet

The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. ESET Protect Advanced complies with data regulation thanks to full disk encryption capabilities on Windows and macOS. Get started today! Learn more about ESET PROTECT Advanced. Visit website.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Fog of Cyber War

ForAllSecure

Hypponen: Alright, original sea change for monetizing malware was 2003. Initially ransomware was targeting home users to encrypt your holiday pictures, pay us 200 bucks to get your pictures back. This sounds like it might only apply to IoT devices, but it’s more than that. Hypponen: Yeah, the book isn't just about IoT.

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Best Network Security Tools 2021

eSecurity Planet

Their emphasis on the “enterprise of things” points to ForeScout’s greatest strength – extending protection beyond legacy network points and into visitor devices, work-from-home devices, IoT, OT, smart devices, and more. Since 2003, Splunk’s machine data analysis capabilities have made the firm an industry staple.