SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

A data breach can potentially cripple your organization, so it’s crucial to set up firewalls and prop up valuable cyber defenses to protect sensitive data. For the most part, data leaks can still happen, even if you have the latest antivirus programs installed. Physical cybersecurity is just as crucial as digital cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2022

MSSPs arrived on the scene 15 years ago to supply device security as a contracted service: antivirus, firewalls, email security and the like. Today, big IT services companies, as well as legacy cybersecurity vendors, are hustling to essentially give shape to the next-gen MSSP, if you will. Can the MSSPs pull off the heroics?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. It’s certainly interesting for business leaders today to learn more about the history of cybersecurity incidents.

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats pose a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity firm, understands that a cybersecurity strategy must be right sized for a company. Implement secure coding practices and web application firewalls (WAFs) to protect against web-based attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Last week’s cybersecurity incidents revealed significant vulnerabilities across multiple platforms. 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. CVE-2023-6318 permits privilege escalation to get root access.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

As the world moves increasingly online, risk management professionals and business owners must continue to invest in the prevention of cyber threats. Why is a strong cybersecurity policy so important? A detailed cybersecurity policy is an essential part of any business continuity plan. This can also create a snowball effect.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These are not uncommon risks. The devices themselves can’t be secured, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use basic IT techniques to reduce our security risks. A report from this year estimates that 53% of connected medical devices have an identified critical risk. This includes 73% of IV pumps and most laboratory devices.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

There can be no doubt that cybersecurity is a significant challenge for businesses of all sizes. So, given this fast rate of change, we should expect to see that the forms of cybersecurity that were once effective can no longer be relied upon to the same extent. Cybercrime has evolved—and so has cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2023

It helps organizations in knowing when their IT assets will be targeted by attacks and helps them mitigate the risks in advance. The post Importance of having a Threat Intelligence Platform appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Here are seven best practices for cybersecurity in small businesses: Employee Education and Training: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to your employees, teaching them about common threats such as phishing emails, social engineering, and the importance of strong passwords. WPA2 or WPA3).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Your Antivirus is Randomly Disabled Malware often disables antivirus software, leaving your device open to further infection.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the rapidly evolving realm of global cybersecurity, there has been a growing alarm regarding China's military cyber prowess. Ngoc Bui, a cybersecurity expert at Menlo Security, contextualized these cyber activities, noting that such actions are not new: "The reported cyber activities by China's military targeting U.S. As the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. All it takes is one employee to fall victim to a phishing email or to accidentally download malware, which can put your entire company at risk.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The impending holidays don’t mean a break from cybersecurity threats. December 11, 2023 Sonar Finds Three Vulnerabilities in Open-Source Firewall pfSense Type of vulnerability: Cross-site scripting and command injection. If a threat actor has the Dataproc IP address, they can access it without authenticating themselves.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Over the past few years, bots have emerged as a new cybersecurity threat, as they can be manipulated for malicious purposes. This article will explore the realm of malicious bots, uncover their cybersecurity risks, and provide valuable insights on safeguarding yourself from bot attacks. Stats on bots 1.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

In cybersecurity, audit management involves assessing the effectiveness of security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Risk Identification and Mitigation Audits uncover potential risks and vulnerabilities, allowing businesses to address and mitigate them proactively.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For many of these hospitals and rural clinics, insufficient security measures dramatically escalate the risk of an attack. A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans. Taking a thoughtful, risk-based security approach is one of the easiest ways to combat budget restraints.

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SC Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

demonstrating the unique cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with geographically distributed networks. For instance, Cusimano said that certain data or software programs can pass between the firewalls often separating IT networks from pipeline SCADA networks. Santiago/Getty Images).

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Within such a disseminated environment, cybersecurity hygiene concerns businesses and organisations, especially nowadays, where highly skilled cybercriminals become more active, and their attacks are predicted to intensify further and increase the cost at a 15% annual rate.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where threats have become more sophisticated, organizations face the critical task of prioritizing cybersecurity measures to safeguard their sensitive data and digital assets. By enforcing compliance, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of these vulnerabilities being exploited.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 17, 2021

The lone wolf hacker’s lasting legacy may be that she gave the cybersecurity industry an impetus to double down on its efforts to help enterprises get a grip on cloud security. Here are the key takeaways: Cloud migration risks. Her hack served as a wake-up call about the prevalence of fresh risks spinning out of cloud migration.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Further reading: The Case for Decryption in Cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. The average cost of a breach is $3.6

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.”

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

Avoid making everyone an administrator, as this can lead to potential security risks. Remove unused plugins Unused plugins, themes, and other third-party components can pose security risks if not regularly updated and maintained. Stick to reliable sources to reduce the chance of security breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

One of the things that makes these threats so dangerous is that they often come without warning, posing a huge risk to the companies or individuals at stake. And even when discovered, zero day vulnerabilities can take weeks to fix , leaving those who use the affected software at risk. How Dangerous Are Zero Day Threats?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There were no social media sites to speak of, companies were selling antivirus and anti-Trojan solutions, but nobody cared about adware, PUPs, and assorted nuisances. Firewalls on the other hand were considered a lot more important back then. Let’s make the internet a safer place. If not for us, than for our children.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Here's some evidence for those who consider the risk far-fetched. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published an advisory encouraging all government agencies to leverage ad blocking solutions in their day-to-day work. One way or another, the fact persists that search engine abuse can amplify the problem.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

Related: DHS embarks on 60-day cybersecurity sprints. It’s clear to me that cybersecurity technical innovation and supporting frameworks, which includes wider threat intelligence sharing, are taking hold and making a material difference, albeit incrementally. From there the hackers moved laterally. Schiappa. “We

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Collectively, these episodes highlight the need for comprehensive cybersecurity defenses and timely patch management for risk mitigation. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Organizations typically decide to outsource cybersecurity for a number of reasons: IT talent shortages make it difficult to hire and retain experienced cybersecurity professionals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

. & ATLANTA–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) announced that it selected LEFCON and VENZA as preferred partners to provide cybersecurity and IT services solutions to its portfolio of more than 80 independent hotels and resorts. Know the risks, protect the enterprise with VENZA.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) technologies – often combined as intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS) – have been in use for decades, yet they remain important cybersecurity tools even in the face of today’s rapidly changing cyber threats and complex IT environments. IDS vs. IPS.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks. These risks require proactive and methodical strategizing to overcome if you are to protect your assets, data, and reputation. Categorize data sensitivity levels and legal or regulatory compliance requirements.

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