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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

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BEST PRACTICES: Resurgence of encrypted thumb drives shows value of offline backups — in the field

The Last Watchdog

Encrypted flash drives, essentially secure storage on a stick, are a proven technology that has been readily available for at least 15 years. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives. And yet today there is a resurgence in demand for encrypted flash drives.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2021 Edition

Krebs on Security

On deck this month are patches to quash a wormable flaw, a creepy wireless bug, and yet another reason to call for the death of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) web browser. ” Another curious bug fixed this month is CVE-2020-24587 , described as a “Windows Wireless Networking Information Disclosure Vulnerability.”

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Are You One of the 533M People Who Got Facebooked?

Krebs on Security

From there, the bad guys can reset the password of any account to which that mobile number is tied, and of course intercept any one-time tokens sent to that number for the purposes of multi-factor authentication. Usually, this is a mobile app like Authy or Google Authenticator that generates a one-time code.

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U.S. Issues Ransomware Protection Guidance for Critical Infrastructure

eSecurity Planet

After gaining access, DarkSide actors deploy DarkSide ransomware to encrypt and steal sensitive data. The DarkSide ransomware uses Salsa20 and RSA encryption, and the actors use TOR and Cobalt Strike for command and control. Network segmentation and backups. Ransomware protection. User cybersecurity training.

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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

Additionally, tests can be internal or external and with or without authentication. Wireless networks and websites Companies rely on wireless networks to connect endpoints , IoT devices and more. And wireless networks have become popular targets for cyber criminals. See the Top Web Application Firewalls 4.

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National Small Business Week: 10 Best Practices for Small Business Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden.