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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

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U.S. Issues Ransomware Protection Guidance for Critical Infrastructure

eSecurity Planet

CISA and the FBI urged critical infrastructure entities to adopt a number of ransomware mitigations and protections, based on the MITRE ATT@CK framework : Multi-factor authentication for remote access. Limit access to resources over networks, especially by restricting RDP and requiring multi-factor authentication.

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National Small Business Week: 10 Best Practices for Small Business Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster.

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What to do if you suspect your personal mobile has been hacked

BH Consulting

To save space in your cloud backups, print photos that give you joy and delete ones that don’t. Connection trouble: review wireless networks your phone remembers Review the history list of Wi-Fi access points that your phone has connected to in the past. Re-install AV and set up cloud backups.

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Feds Warn About Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Attacks, Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

The agencies offered some sound cybersecurity advice for BlackByte that applies pretty generally: Conduct regular backups and store them as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Audit user accounts with administrative privileges and configure access controls with least privilege in mind, and use multifactor authentication.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network. Enhancing your security habits The culture of safe device use should be improved.

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Understanding and Recognizing Tech Abuse

SecureWorld News

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all sites and devices where it is offered. Use your mobile data unless you trust that the wireless connection is secure. Install and use antivirus on your devices. Use good passwords. Consider using a password manager to help you create strong passwords.