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On the 20th Safer Internet Day, what was security like back in 2004?

Malwarebytes

Since 2004, there's been an annual event designed to "Promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world." 2004 was a key year for several safety activities, encompassing both Safer Internet Day and the Safer Internet Forum. Help required.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 – What it is and why we should be aware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 – What it is and why we should be aware madhav Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:33 The inception of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 came at a critical juncture in our technological history. As we are well and truly in the digital-first age, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is glaringly evident.

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The Five-Step PCI DSS 4.0 Transition Checklist

CyberSecurity Insiders

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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Sandboxing: Advanced Malware Analysis in 2021

eSecurity Planet

Antivirus protection isn’t enough to protect against today’s advanced threats. Malware isn’t going away and even advanced monitoring and antivirus software can’t always catch what a malicious program will do when executed. Antivirus software is notable for its ability to scan programs being transferred, downloaded, and stored.

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

And even though it’s been around since 2004, WPA2 remains the Wi-Fi security standard. If implemented and configured properly, WPA2 is stronger and more resistant to potential attacks than predecessor technologies like WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA.

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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security refers to the technology and practices used to safeguard networks from unauthorized access, theft and other hostile actions. Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) — introduced in 2004 — remains the most popular wireless security protocol. What is Wireless Security?

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GUEST ESSAY: What everyone can — and should — do to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Last Watchdog

With new technological advancements comes a need for heightened security measures. NCSAM launched in 2004, at a time where technology was nowhere near where it is today. Initial NCSAM efforts included urging people connected to the internet to update their antivirus software regularly.