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How to Prevent DNS Attacks: DNS Security Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Everything You Need to Know.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

The certification covers active defense, defense in depth, access control, cryptography, defensible network architecture and network security, incident handling and response, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, security policy, IT risk management, virtualization and cloud security , and Windows and Linux security.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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Unveiling the Balada injector: a malware epidemic in WordPress

Security Affairs

In April 2023, Bleeping Computer and other tech outlets like TechRadar began circulating reports of cybercriminals successfully hacking WordPress websites. As of May 2023, an official CVE designation is still pending. Some are less obvious, such as ensuring sound DNS security through solutions like Cisco Umbrella or DNSFilter.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices.