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Q&A: Here’s why VPNs are likely to remain a valuable DIY security tool for consumers, SMBs

The Last Watchdog

For this study, a data breach was defined as an intruder copying or leaking user data such as names, surnames, email addresses, passwords, etc. More than two thirds of American accounts are leaked with the password, putting breached users in danger of account takeover. Essential security tool.

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SANS Outlines Critical Infrastructure Security Steps as Russia, U.S. Trade Cyberthreats

eSecurity Planet

Williams urged viewers to focus on the basics, like phishing , passwords and patching /updating, as those are still the entry point of many attacks. Inventory B2B VPNs and block all high-risk protocols (see slide below). Inventory B2B VPNs and block all high-risk protocols (see slide below). Plan for rapid containment.

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