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GUEST ESSAY: Here’s why managed security services — MSS and MSSP — are catching on

The Last Watchdog

Whether you prioritize cybersecurity or not, cybercriminals will always prioritize (their own) profit, as the attacks described in our 2021 Threat Report prove. Enterprises that embrace IoT technologies to enhance end-user and employee experiences are likely to turn to MSS providers for quick and effective security […].

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

All organizations should at least deploy basic security tools to monitor endpoints and secure access points, such as: Antivirus (AV) : Provides the most basic malware protection on the endpoint to block known malicious software and protect against basic attacks.

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New Linux Malware Shikitega Can Take Full Control of Devices

eSecurity Planet

The researchers said the attackers have encoded the final payload with several layers, requiring several loops of decoding before it gets deployed, making it impossible to detect by signature-based antivirus solutions. Five Scripts Provide Persistence.

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. From laptops to smartphones, virtual desktops, or IoT, an organization may have thousands of active endpoints at any given time. Cyberattack Statistics. Ransomware.

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