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Cyber Threat warning issued to all internet connected UPS devices

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United States CISA has issued a cyber threat warning to all web connected UPS devices as they were on the verge of being cyber attacked. UPS Devices are emergency power backup solutions that offer electric power help in the time of emergency to hospitals, industries, data centers and utilities.

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Fake Company Sheds Light on Ransomware Group Tactics

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FIN7 is notorious enough that its tactics were the focus of a MITRE security test so you can expect it to be not far from the cutting edge of cyber attack tactics. The differences between a real pen test company and a criminal group can be subtle sometimes, but real companies do not exclusively focus on one type of attack.

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9 Practical Tips to Take Your Cybersecurity Career to the Next Level

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Cases of cyber-attacks are rapidly increasing, and businesses have every reason to worry following the recent prediction that damage costs might shoot beyond $6 trillion by the end of 2021. An applicable degree with backup skills can provide you with a prime opportunity when a vacancy comes. Understand each job’s expectations.

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9 Best Penetration Testing Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

A penetration test , or pen test, is the simulation of a cyber attack. This critical IT security practice isn’t the same as a vulnerability assessment or vulnerability scanning, though, as pen testing involves an actual attack similar to what hackers would do in real-world conditions. Can hide status and process (e.g.,

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

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Insiders with privileged access expose companies to the most dangerous cyber threats , and damage the most valuable and sensitive corporate data. Place tight controls around the use of all admin rights, including the ability to grant administrative privileges.