eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

To mitigate these risks, users must promptly apply vendor-provided software patches and updates, as well as exercise vigilance when using online services and apps. You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). and 7.0.11.

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Firewall VPN Software Risk 107

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Automate Updates: Automate updates where possible to receive crucial security patches without manual intervention.

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Malware Antivirus Software Passwords 120

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 132

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Do you understand the potential risks connected with each provider’s integration points?

Risk 105

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. Security programs must shoulder accountability for setting employees in different roles up for success.

CSO 131

CSO Passwords Password Management Accountability 131

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. Unaware : Password hygiene is a huge problem that puts personal and business data at risk.

Security Awareness 98

Security Awareness Passwords Phishing Scams 98

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

How AI is elevating social engineering risks The combination of AI's deep-learning algorithms and advanced processing capabilities has given malicious actors the ability to develop more complex attacks. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately.

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Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 88