SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As the name suggests, sensitive data exposure occurs when an application or program, like a smartphone app or a browser, does not adequately protect information such as passwords, payment info, or health data. With this information, cybercriminals can make fraudulent purchases, access a victim’s personal accounts, or even personal blackmail.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Transfer funds from one account to another. Change user passwords to hijack accounts. These types of attacks are particularly vexing for ecommerce and banking sites where attackers can gain access to sensitive financial information. Web application firewalls filter out bad traffic from ever accessing your website.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts. This allows the attacker unauthorized access to numerous accounts or servers, putting the end-user’s information at risk. In comparison to last year, research.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Now think about the type of data you enter when you create a new account on a website. You are often required to provide your email address, date of birth, first and last name, and a password. In 2013, Yahoo was the target of what is still the largest breach of data in history, with over 3 billion accounts getting compromised.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If your site experiences a URL redirect — which accounts for 17% of all malware infections — you might see a brief decrease in traffic as your visitors land on another site. Perhaps this low cost is why DDoS accounted for 35% of all cyberattacks in 2017 and continues to be a favorite tactic among cybercriminals. SQL injections.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

However, users must be mindful and methodical when setting up, for example, an eCommerce site in WordPress; it's wise to look beyond the real-world SEO benefits and design flexibility and consider factors like data integrity and security. Staying clued into patch releases eliminates exploit targets and significantly reduces exposure.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

By inserting a simple piece of code into an ecommerce site, formjackers can steal customers’ personal identifiable information (PII) as they enter it. • Block cybercriminals and bad bots with a web application firewall. Your training program should also emphasize the importance of unique, strong passwords for each work account.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys. This was a software flaw.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys. This was a software flaw.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Ask your school system administrators if they have appointed a single individual or team of individuals to be responsible and fully accountable for cybersecurity. Ensure that these platforms have host-based firewall capability that is always enabled. Ensure that passwords are robust and consider refreshing them on a monthly basis.

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