SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Choosing the right technology partners Selecting technology partners who understand the unique security challenges that nonprofits can face is crucial. For instance, hardware- or software-based firewalls can monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic and block suspicious activity.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Yet, technology alone isn’t all that’s required. This includes consumers, employees, company owners, managers, senior executives and board members. Here are three fundaments to get you, and others over whom you have influence, on the right path: Use antivirus. Use a password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 14, 2021

You need to be very careful with your passwords: use only a unique and 100% secure password for the device, or install a good password manager that will help you to generate reliable passwords. Over time, do not forget to change passwords on the computer and all your accounts.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’ve been compromised in a data breach, hackers can use your stolen email and password to try and enter thousands of other sites—and if you keep using the same credentials, they’ll be successful. Instead, use a password manager to easily generate and use strong passwords without having to recall them all.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Cymulate ran 3,107 assessments across 340 organizations recently to see if security controls were adequate against the Clop (sometimes called “Cl0p” with a zero) ransomware group’s exploitation of a MOVEit software vulnerability ( CVE-2023-34362 ). Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

If implemented and configured properly, WPA2 is stronger and more resistant to potential attacks than predecessor technologies like WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA. The typical username and password for Wi-Fi routers is “admin” for both, but you may need to search online or contact your ISP if that doesn’t work.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A long passphrase that cannot be found in a dictionary is one recommendation for a strong password; the use of a Password Manager is highly recommended. Keep your operating system and installed software up to date. In addition, disabling browser push technology is recommended as it has become a source of abuse.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

About the author: Charlotte Hooper is the Helpline Manager at The Cyber Helpline, a U.K. Technology is increasingly part of our day-to-day life; we use it for communication, work, getting information, and even running our households with smart devices. RELATED: What Is The Cyber Helpline?

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace IdentityIQ As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. Malware is software designed to access a computer or network, steal data or perform other malicious attacks. Malware and ransomware.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Hybrid work models and broadly adopted cloud technology disperse operations extensively; data is moved, stored, and accessed from highly distributed locations. 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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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When asked specifically about the tools and methods that people use to protect themselves online, we found, disappointingly, that: Just 35 percent of people use antivirus software. Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Endpoint security software is designed to detect, avert, and eradicate malware on endpoint devices like desktop computers, laptops, network servers, and mobile phones. In this guide, we will explore the best consumer and enterprise endpoint security software that Bitdefender and McAfee offer. Bitdefender Premium Security.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

From an optional password manager feature in Safari that looks out for saved passwords involved in data breaches to new digital security for car keys on Apple Watches and the iPhone, the security sweep appears to be comprehensive. However, not all of the changes are for the better. Securing themselves in the foot.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 7, 2021

Enterprise antivirus software helps keep confidential enterprise data as secure as possible. Bitdefender offers some of the best small-to-midsize business endpoint detection and response (EDR) and consumer antivirus solutions, making our best security product lists for both products. Anti-Exploit Technology.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Networks are complex and connect to a number of critical components — software, applications, databases, and various types of endpoints — that don’t all operate the same way, making it a complicated challenge to keep threats off the network.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

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. Chipmaker NVIDIA says a cyberattack led to theft of information on more than 71,000 employees.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But while consenting adults can and increasingly do agree to share passwords, locations, and devices with their romantic partners, another statistic deserves scrutiny: 41 percent of the people who admitted to monitoring their partners said they did so without permission. 17 percent monitored a spouse's/significant other's finances.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. Adapt and update as malware continues to evolve and become more sophisticated to evade detection by antimalware/antivirus programs. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Shah provides her expertise in hacking, software development, and kernel development and advocates for open source initiatives. Shah provides her expertise in hacking, software development, and kernel development and advocates for open source initiatives. Brian Krebs | @briankrebs. — Dave Kennedy (@HackingDave) July 15, 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption can also be found incorporated into a variety of network security and cloud security solutions, such as cloud access security brokers (CASB), next-generation firewalls (NGFW), password managers , virtual private networks (VPN), and web application firewalls (WAF).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As technology evolves, their tools and methods continue to become more sophisticated. Ensuring that your company’s software is always up-to-date is the best way to stop a ransomware attack in its tracks. Finally, using a password manager for logins will reduce the likelihood of passwords being stored in vulnerable formats.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

Mystic uses the CPUID assembly instruction to detect virtual environments by inspecting the result for specific values that are indicative of virtualization software. As a result, this technique may bypass static antivirus signatures and complicate malware reverse engineering. Trojan.Mystic.KV 123:13219 185.252.179[.]18:13219

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Unification has been a trend in IT for a long time, whether it’s communications, storage, data management or other technologies, and the trend hasn’t escaped cybersecurity either, as products converge into more comprehensive platforms like XDR or SASE. What is Unified Endpoint Management? IBM Security MaaS360.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2021

Aaron Jones, Lead Cyber Instructor at University of Advancing Technology, says that API keys are valuable, which makes them highly sought after by cybercriminals. Install and update antivirus software from a well-known vendor. Be vigilant and don’t reply to any communication from a crypto exchange.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. Identity and access management (IAM) : Helps improve management of users, single-sign-on (SSO), and more in Active Directory through automated workflows.

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