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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Rise of Quishing: A notable surge in phishing attacks utilizing QR codes, or “quishing,” poses new challenges, with attackers exploiting this method for its novelty and user trust. About the Author: Stefanie Shank.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

As cyber attacks continue to increase in number and sophistication, the need for MSSPs grows. Employee training and education services help to prepare employees for potential types of attacks, how to avoid becoming victims, and how to properly report incidents to security teams.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally.

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How to Remove Malware: Removal Steps for Windows & Mac

eSecurity Planet

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Resetting your browsers to default settings removes these changes, ensuring a clean and secure browsing environment.

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Commenting on the SANS Threat Intelligence Summit 2021 Presentations – An Analysis and Practical Recommendations

Security Boulevard

The dissemination phase consists of active processing and dissemination of the processed data for the purpose of communicating the actionable intelligence for the purpose of ensuring that an organizations defense is actively aware of the threats facing its infrastructure and security defense mechanisms.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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7 Best Penetration Testing Service Providers in 2023

eSecurity Planet

These services are used by businesses to protect their digital assets and sensitive data from potential cyber attacks. Real-World Simulations: These services replicate real-world cyber attacks and adversaries in order to determine how effectively a system can survive different hacking efforts.