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Zloader, another botnet, bites the dust

Malwarebytes

Zloader has a Domain Generating Algorithm (DGA) embedded within the malware that creates additional domains as a fallback or backup communication channel for the botnet. But Zloader also includes a component that disables popular security and antivirus software, thereby preventing victims from detecting the Zloader infection on their systems.

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Data Loss Prevention for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

IT Security Guru

Encryption and Data Backup : Encrypting sensitive data in transit and at rest provides additional protection against unauthorised access. Data security and monitoring : SMBs shall deploy robust firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software to safeguard their networks from external threats.

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Becoming an MSSP: Tools, Services & Tips for Managed Security Services

eSecurity Planet

According to Jay McBain, an analyst at Forrester Research, spending on IT and telecommunications will be worth about $7 trillion by 2030. It is usually combined with endpoint protection platforms, called EPP , which are something like enterprise-class antivirus tools. Gateway-enforced antivirus is included.

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Happy 13th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity!

Krebs on Security

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. Uber blames LAPSUS$ for the intrusion.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

In 2018, Australia passed a Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment that permits a five-year jail penalty to be applied to visitors that refuse to provide passwords for all digital devices when crossing the border into Australia. Second, encryption key rotation can render data stored in backups or on removable media inaccessible.

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Top Database Security Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

From a GUI enterprise manager to advanced logical replication, backup and recovery, and a migration toolkit, EDB is a go-to vendor for all Postgre database administrators. Started in 1987, the telecommunications provider has become a multinational technology whale. Also Read: Cloud Bucket Vulnerability Management in 2021.

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Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs): A Fast Way to Secure IT

eSecurity Planet

Where required, the MSP will also install software related to the service to be performed (antivirus, network monitoring software, etc.). For IT services and infrastructure, some larger MSPs will provide generalist services and attempt to solve all problems. What Are MSPs Used for in Security?