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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

Related: VPNs vs ZTNA. It’s in findings of a deep dive data analytics study led by Surfshark , a supplier of VPN services aimed at the consumer and SMB markets. For this study, a data breach was defined as an intruder copying or leaking user data such as names, surnames, email addresses, passwords, etc. Essential security tool.

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Access Control: The 5 Single Sign-On Benefits

IT Security Guru

Using the same password for all software applications increase the chances of cybercriminals learning an individual’s log-in credentials and gaining unauthorized access – resulting in data theft, identity theft and other harm. Single Sign-On (SSO) is a solution that combats password fatigue. fewer requests to reset passwords).

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Increasing Your Business’s Cyber Threat Intelligence

SiteLock

With more consumers and B2B enterprises conducting business in the cyber world, security threats are an increasing concern. However, most website security threats are closer to home and occur through careless actions like leaving social media profiles open, creating weak passwords, or simple human error. Learn from the past.

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Top 5 Attack Vectors to Look Out For in 2022

Security Affairs

These emails persuade employees to reveal passwords for important applications or download malicious files to their devices. Using stolen passwords is an easy way to masquerade as a genuine user and access sensitive information or infiltrate deeper into your network. IoT Devices.

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Multi-Factor Authentication Best Practices & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. But even when passwords are secure, it’s not enough. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability.

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The story of the year: ransomware in the headlines

SecureList

This is the era of big game hunting: high-profile B2B targets, big ransom demands, sophisticated attacks, highly sensitive data being stolen, and major fallout from a successful attack. The former target both B2B and B2C, while the latter target primarily the B2C sector. billion in transfers over the last three years.

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Kaseya Breach Underscores Vulnerability of IT Management Tools

eSecurity Planet

Like SolarWinds, both companies serve large B2B audiences, where Kaseya’s products produce hundreds of end products and services. After a series of highly publicized ransomware attacks this spring, the Kaseya attack most resembles the compromise of SolarWinds in late 2020.