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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 lab identifies a surge in watering hole attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

Black Lotus Labs, a subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, has warned all website owners about an increase in ‘watering hole’ cyber threats. It was also known as Common Internet File System until 2004. The post Cybersecurity lab identifies a surge in watering hole attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

eSecurity Planet

In 2004, the global cybersecurity market was worth just $3.5 Security executives have been adding features focusing on zero-trust technology , automation, responsive SOAR platforms , secure access service edge (SASE) models, and deception technology , among others. billion,” said Steve Morgan, founder of Cybersecurity Ventures.

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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. This will depend on your devices’ and network’s compatibility.

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Cybersecurity Report: July 21, 2015

SiteLock

Last Friday, officials of Army National Guard alerted its current and former members that a data breach might have exposed private information of members since 2004 because files containing personal information was inadvertently transferred to a non-DoD-accredited data center by a contract employee. Army National Guard Struck by Data Breach.

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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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In case you missed it: check out what’s new with SecureX from Cisco Live!

Cisco Security

SecureX Orchestration is a feature of SecureX that allows users to execute responses with machine-like speed using response workflows, set sequences of actions that leverage capabilities across multiple integrated technologies, to reduce the number of human hours spent on investigation, response, threat hunting and much more.