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Fake DDoS protection pages on compromised WordPress sites lead to malware infections

Security Affairs

Threat actors compromise WordPress sites to display fake Cloudflare DDoS protection pages to distribute malware. DDoS Protection pages are associated with browser checks performed by WAF/CDN services which verify if the site visitor is a human or a bot. The file poses as a tool required to bypass the DDoS verification.

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Vulnerability Recap 4/15/24 – Palo Alto, Microsoft, Ivanti Exploits

eSecurity Planet

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations.

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NCSC warns of a surge in ransomware attacks on education institutions

Security Affairs

Recently Check Point researchers warned of a surge in the DDoS attacks against education institutions and the academic industry across the world. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Webinar on cyberattacks in Ukraine – summary and Q&A

SecureList

While most of the current attacks are of low complexity – such as DDoS or attacks using commodity and low-quality tools – more sophisticated attacks exist also, and more are expected to come. Are firewalls and antivirus tools enough to defend against a cyberattack that comes from Europe?

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

History of MSSPs As internet service providers (ISPs) and telecommunications companies (telecoms) began offering commercial access to the internet in the late 1990s, they began to also offer firewall appliances and associated managed services. and then monitors the endpoint alerts to respond to detected threats.

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API Security and Hackers: What?s the Need?

Security Affairs

It is better to use ICAP (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) servers or excellent Antivirus systems to protect the data of your company. API Firewalling. Call Security Experts. Share as Little as Possible. For API security, it’s okay to be paranoid and show very little information, particularly in error messages. OWASP top 10.

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Combatting ransomware: a holistic approach

IT Security Guru

Even when an organisation is choosing the built-in MS defender included with Windows 10 to ensure endpoint protection, different strategies should still be evaluated, such as scanning and update scheduling, and how to monitor the AntiVirus status. Even security defences themselves can provide unintended insights. Consider Zero Trust.