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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also.

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How to Prevent DNS Attacks: DNS Security Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Firewalls should be hardened to close unneeded ports. These priority maintenance requirements should also be extended to other security solutions that protect DNS servers such as firewalls and antivirus applications. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly). Local backups for quick access.

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What Is Cloud Security? Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

Prioritizing cloud security helps guarantee that you have a safe, reliable resource for your data in today’s linked world. Featured Partners: Cloud Backup & Storage Software Learn more Why Cloud Security Is Important Robust cloud security safeguards sensitive information and enables secure access for authorized users.

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A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

Hacker Combat

Malicious hackers claim to have hacked into the network system of the Foxconn Baja factory in Mexico on June 11. After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. To detect attacks, scan all emails and conduct regular data backups.

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Are You Certain Your Website is Secure from Cyberattacks?

SiteLock

The truth is, there’s no such thing as “too small to hack.” Many people think website defacements are the main reason their sites gets hacked. In actuality, only two percent of hacked websites are defaced, as most cybercriminals work under the radar so they can disguise their attacks. What Are Cybercriminals After?

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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

eSecurity Planet

Do regular audits and alerts: Enhance security by conducting regular audits, monitoring activity, and setting up alerts. Backup files: Regularly back-up public cloud resources. Use web application firewall (WAF): WAF screens requests based on IP addresses or HTTP headers, identifies code injection attempts, and defines response quotas.

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