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How to Prevent DNS Attacks: DNS Security Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Everything You Need to Know.

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VPN to protect against DDoS attacks on Twitch

IT Security Guru

A reliable VPN provider always maintains a DDoS-protected server. In this article, we will continue to explore how a VPN can fortify your Twitch stream. The role of VPN in protection against DDoS attacks Attackers first locate the target to initiate a denial-of-service attack. Use different forms of VPN.

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Best Practices to Make Sure VPN Access Remains Seamless

eSecurity Planet

Many organizations have used VPNs for years to provide seamless connectivity without compromising security for employees who travel or work remotely. These VPN endpoints are typically set up to support 5 to 10 percent of a company’s workforce at any given time. Enhance VPN Security. Add New VPNs to Support Increased Demand.

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BrandPost: Today’s New Business Normal Creates Threat Opportunities

CSO Magazine

IT departments rushed to install, expand, or upgrade remote desktop access (RDA) servers, virtual private network (VPN) concentrators , and remote access routers to meet surging workforce demand for remote access to data centers. To read this article in full, please click here

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Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots?

Identity IQ

Use a VPN A VPN encrypts your traffic with military-grade encryption. A VPN also hides your IP address. Avoid Using File-Sharing Programs If you must use file-sharing programs, only do so over a VPN. Change Your DNS Settings One way to protect your device from a fake hotspot is to change your DNS settings.

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ToddyCat is making holes in your infrastructure

SecureList

In our previous article , we described tools for collecting and exfiltrating files ( LoFiSe and PcExter ). Note that all tools described in this article are applied at the stage where the attackers have compromised high-privileged user credentials allowing them to connect to remote hosts.

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Cloudflare One SASE Review & Features 2023

eSecurity Planet

The lowest tier of Cloudflare One provides support for 50 users maximum, 24 hours of activity logging, and up to three network locations for office-based DNS filtering. Upgrading to the pay-as-you-go tier eliminates any user maximum and provides 30 days of activity logging and 20 office-based DNS filtering network locations.

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