CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

First launched in 2004 and updated most recently in 2018, the PCI Data Security (PCI DSS) standard is continually updated to reflect the evolving challenges of the cyberthreat landscape. Requirement 5: It is no longer sufficient to just have standard antivirus software. The current version, PCI DSS v3.2.1,

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Related :Promise vs. pitfalls of IoT For small- and mid-sized businesses, firewalls, antivirus suites and access management systems represent the entry stakes for participating in today’s digital economy. I first wrote about criminal botnets at USA TODAY in 2004.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

And even though it’s been around since 2004, WPA2 remains the Wi-Fi security standard. The protocol protects your incoming and outgoing internet traffic and makes it difficult for cyber criminals to intercept your data or hack your device.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

You need to have a reasonable level of trust in the devices connecting to any network, so any policies you can set to require things like antivirus , updated operating systems and VPNs will protect both the network and its users. Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) — introduced in 2004 — remains the most popular wireless security protocol.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Though polite, the Creeper was still an annoyance to some, and in 1971, Ray Tomlinson developed the first antivirus software , called Reaper. One of the first pieces of antivirus software , McAfee’s VirusScan, was released in 1987. Welcome to [link] Hacked By Chinese!”. Take a Look at the 4 Best Antivirus Software of 2022.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

NCSAM launched in 2004, at a time where technology was nowhere near where it is today. These hacks called for more awareness around cybersecurityand brought to light how crucial it is to be proactive in data protection and security. Here’s how NCSAM came to be and how to get involved, as well as tips to increase your security efforts.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Back in 2004, when I co-wrote this USA TODAY cover story about spam -spreading botnets, I recall advising my editor to expect cybersecurity to be a headline-grabbing topic for a year or two more, tops. The “Meltdown” and “Spectre” exploits paved the way for so-called “microcode hacks” in early 2018. I was wrong. ” Shared burden.

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