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NSA urges Windows Users and admins to Patch BlueKeep flaw

Security Affairs

Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003. In addition to installing the patches from Microsoft, Windows users can mitigate attacks: Block TCP Port 3389 at your firewalls, especially any perimeter firewalls exposed to the internet. SecurityAffairs – BlueKeep, hacking).

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Case Study: Obsidian Group

SiteLock

We started Obsidian Group in 2003, primarily as a talent acquisition company in the IT, finance and accounting space,” Perry says. The SiteLock ® SMART TM scanner and SiteLock ® TrueShield TM web application firewall were placed on obsidiangrp.net. SiteLock SMART scans obsidiangrp.net daily in search of malware signatures and links.

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DHS also issued an alert for the Windows BlueKeep flaw

Security Affairs

Microsoft has also released patches for a number of OSs that are no longer officially supported, including Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Block Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port 3389 at the enterprise perimeter firewall. Microsoft has released patches for Windows 7, Server 2008, XP and Server 2003.

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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an improvement of WEP introduced in 2003. Use a firewall on your router and any devices connected to your network to prevent unauthorized access to your network and data. However, this protocol — introduced in 1997 — is outdated and considered insecure because it is easily hackable.

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How to Apply the Lessons of 2019 to the Security of 2020

McAfee

In the largest hack of the year , a former AWS employee exploited a misconfigured Web Application Firewall (WAF) to steal the Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and other sensitive information of more than 100 million Capital One customers and credit card applicants. Application Misconfiguration.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

“Certifications range from penetration testers , government/industry regulatory compliance , ethical hacking , to industry knowledge,” he said. The CEH certification from the EC-Council was introduced in 2003 and is now in version 11. As of mid-2022, the cost is $749 USD. CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker).

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Real World Criminals Online

ForAllSecure

It’s about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. He’s been around the hacking scene since the late 1990s, he knows a few people, and he has contributed a lot to the industry. He started hacking in the 1990s. I hope you’ll stick around. CLEMENS: My name is Daniel Clemens.

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