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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025

The Last Watchdog

Deepfake scams will escalate, with threat actors using AI to create convincing impersonations of executives, risking personal and corporate brands. With adversaries destroying backups to increase extortion payouts, recovery will grow harder and slower, emphasizing the need for stronger security controls and architecture.

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LW ROUNDTABLE:  Predictive analytics, full-stack visualization to solidify cyber defenses in 2025

The Last Watchdog

Amini Pedram Amini , Chief Scientist, Opswat The sophistication and abuse of AI are escalating as costs drop, driving a surge in ML-assisted scams and attacks on physical devices. Experts here explore the importance of fostering a resilient workforce, backed by AI-enhanced training and layered security strategies.

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Scam Information and Event Management

SecureList

Installation and launch of the Wazuh agent The first stage of the A3X implant collects the following information: computer name, username, OS version and architecture, CPU name, data about the GPU and installed AV software. All this information along with the current time is sent to a special Telegram bot chat controlled by the attackers.

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Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

Strengthen IT Infrastructure Evaluate your existing security architecture to ensure it can withstand modern cyberthreats. Cybersecurity awareness training helps staff recognize phishing scams , social engineering attempts, and other threats. Here are some essential steps every business can consider to safeguard against cyberthreats: 1.

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Explorations in the spam folder–Holiday Edition

Cisco Security

We’ve investigated this folder once before, showcasing a variety of scams. This level of activity makes it all the more important to be aware of these scams. By far, the largest category of spam we saw were surveys scams. Image 1 – Survey scam emails. Image 2 – Holiday-themed survey scams. A word of caution.

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GUEST ESSAY: The Top 10 cybersecurity shortfalls that put SMBs, enterprises at elevated risk

The Last Watchdog

Unfortunately, many organizations fail to educate their employees on the importance of cyber hygiene, leaving them vulnerable to phishing scams, malware infections, data breaches, and other cyber attacks. Tick-in-the-box training. Spotty patching. Vulnerability management is another key consideration when it comes to security.

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