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Thousands of Data Center Management Apps Exposed to Internet

eSecurity Planet

Tens of thousands of applications that are critical to the operations of data centers around the globe are exposed to the internet, with many secured with default factory passwords, posing a significant cyber risk to enterprises worldwide. percent a year through 2026, when it will hit $4.4 This is laziness at its worst.”.

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MY TAKE: ‘Network Detection and Response’ emerges as an Internet of Things security stopgap

The Last Watchdog

There’s no stopping the Internet of Things now. trillion by 2026, up from $190 billion in 2018. That’s why it is common for IoT devices to get shipped with default passwords that can’t be changed, or settings that transmit passwords in clear text. And fantastic new IoT-enabled services will spew out of the other end.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 457 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

Clorox estimates the costs of the August cyberattack will exceed $49 Million Mastodon fixed a flaw that can allow the takeover of any account Iranian hackers breached Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) Operation Synergia led to the arrest of 31 individuals Ex CIA employee Joshua Adam Schulte sentenced to 40 years in prison Cloudflare breached (..)

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. Local storage prioritizes direct access, potential cost savings, and reduced reliance on the internet, yet lacks the scalability and security of the cloud.

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Attacks Escalating Against Linux-Based IoT Devices

eSecurity Planet

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. However, with more than 30 billion IoT devices expected to be connected to the internet by 2026, attacks against them can have wide-ranging impacts.

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2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This next-generation network goes beyond faster speeds and reduced latency; it is expected to be the backbone of emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, and smart cities. Businesses leverage these technologies to gain a competitive edge, from optimizing operations to personalizing customer experiences.

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White House Boosts Zero Trust with New Cybersecurity Strategy

eSecurity Planet

percent a year through 2026, when it will hit $54.6 In addition, enterprise applications will be tested internally and externally and made available in a secure manner over the internet. “A Microsegmentation has been one of the critical tools used to achieve zero trust, carving networks into small segments to limit risk.