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Visa warns of new sophisticated credit card skimmer dubbed Baka

Security Affairs

Set up a Web Application Firewall to block suspicious and malicious requests from reaching the website. Require strong administrative passwords(use a password manager for best results) and enable two-factor authentication. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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US CISA report shares details on web shells used by Iranian hackers

Security Affairs

The report also analyzed a PowerShell shell script that is part of the KeeThief open-source project, which allows the adversary to access encrypted password credentials stored by the Microsoft “KeePass” password management software. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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A Cyber Security Checklist for the Modern Small Business [Top 8 Tips]

SiteLock

Set Your Site Up for Success with a Web Application Firewall (WAF). A web application firewall (WAF) is one of the most important elements on your cyber security checklist, by monitor incoming traffic to help prevent severe cyber attacks to your site. Learn more about SSL certificates in our post “ What Is an SSL Certificate? ”.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Use Caution with Ads and Websites Website pop-ups and online advertising can be vectors for malware, phishing attempts, and other harmful actions. Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats.

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Vulnerability Patching: How to Prioritize and Apply Patches

eSecurity Planet

However, every IT and cybersecurity team should designate specific people and processes to focus on detecting and managing vulnerabilities. The first priority will be to collect the advertised vulnerabilities. Vendors will announce exploits and usually produce patches or mitigations for the vulnerability simultaneously.

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A Roundup of WordPress Security Issues

SecureWorld News

An endpoint web application firewall (WAF) can closely monitor incoming traffic and works wonders in forestalling zero-day incursions. Their objectives range from intercepting users' access credentials or credit card details to embedding scripts that serve advertisements or download Trojans onto visitors' devices.

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How to defend your website against card skimmers

Malwarebytes

If your computer has malware on it, it doesn’t matter how secure your website is, because criminals can just steal your password or login in to your website from your computer, pretending to be you. Set strong passwords. Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF). Never share them, never reuse them.

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