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APT Attacks & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

These attacks focus on financially-rewarding exploitation such as cryptojacking , botnet proliferation, business email compromise, or ransomware. For example, the Cuba ransomware gang exploited ProxyShell and ProxyLogon vulnerabilities in Windows exchange servers to plant backdoors into the exchange server and deliver additional malware.

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Do Not Confuse Next Generation Firewall And Web Application Firewall

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David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David has a strong malware troubleshooting background, with a recent focus on ransomware countermeasures. But that is another story. About The Author.

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Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

One standout feature is its automated response abilities, and users are also high on the ability of CylancePROTECT EPP and CylanceOPTICS EDR to stop ransomware and unknown threats. Sophos: Sophos Intercept X had a strong showing in NSS Labs testing last year and is priced toward the low end of EDR products, making it a security bargain.