SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. Benefits of safeguarding global assets Properly securing critical assets and data against cyber threats when operating overseas provides major benefits.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Threats are active attacks that target system weaknesses. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. DDoS attacks use several infected devices across multiple networks to establish a botnet.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

An SSL is a digital certificate that encrypts information sent between a web server and web browser. Encryption is the process of jumbling plain text to an incomprehensible format during electronic transmission. What is a DDoS Attack? To mitigate DDoS attacks, set up DDoS attack protection. What is an SSL?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Protecting APIs against modern cyber threats requires going beyond the traditional solutions. Demands Inspection of Encrypted Traffic?: While TLS encryption denies the ability of hackers to surveil the traffic, it makes the traffic content invisible to the firewall for inspection. DDoS Attack Protection.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

We are absolutely committed to ensuring UK academia is as safe as possible from cyber threats, and will not hesitate to act when that threat evolves.”. This summer the NCSC investigated an increased number of cyber attacks on universities, schools, and colleges, most of them were hit with ransomware.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Once a hacker has control of a person’s computer, they can steal sensitive information, use the computer to launch attacks on other systems, or even encrypt files and demand a ransom for the decryption key. Ransomware is malware that encrypts a companies files and demands payment in return for the decryption key.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2021

For example, April saw the active distribution of a new DDoS botnet called Simps — the name under which it introduced itself to owners of infected devices. The malware creators promoted their brainchild on a specially set-up YouTube channel and Discord server, where they discussed DDoS attacks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Another advantage is creating Telegram channels and groups also saves crooks from registering with a web host or domain service, in fact the latter could be hacked by other threat actors or targeted by a DDoS. Summarizing, Telegram is probably more accessible than the dark web. as it is more convenient to use than the dark web.”.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

CNAP provides encryption, access control, threat detection and response features for enhanced security. Implementing CNAP and CASB helps organizations safeguard their cloud environment from cyber threats and secure their sensitive data. They can then flag suspect apps so that IT can take appropriate measures.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 8, 2021

Missing data encryption. When your data is not properly encrypted before storage or transmission, your vulnerability to a cyber threat increases. Solution : While many software solutions exist to assist you with data encryption, you’ll need to find an encryption solution that meets your needs.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

In general, vulnerabilities will typically include: Broken authentication Human error Injection vulnerabilities Misconfigurations Missing encryption Missing software updates or patches Zero-day exposures Report Once the asset scans have been completed, you will prepare an asset inventory that identifies all business-critical assets.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Maintaining confidentiality involves implementing access controls, encryption, and user authentication mechanisms to restrict access to data based on user roles and permissions. Encryption: Encrypting data, both in transit and at rest, is essential for protecting confidentiality.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Researchers studied 29 real-world scenarios based on the DREAD threat model for qualitative risk analysis. Here are three things the report highlights: "DDoS attacks on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) could overwhelm connected car communications and represent a high risk. Canadian auto industry behind on cyber threats.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Our own research report, the State of Encrypted Attacks Report 2020 , found that there had been a 500 per cent rise in ransomware compared to 2019. It’s clear then that ransomware didn’t reach its zenith with WannaCry back in 2017 but remains a disruptive and profitable threat to business operations.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

To help protect businesses, there are cybersecurity solutions to address the threats most common to each component of the tech stack. Virtual private networks (VPNs) encrypt traffic to and from the organization’s network when employees are working remotely. Network security. Start building a stronger cybersecurity program.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

However, the multitude of cyber threats, along with a massive cost to address cyber-crimes, would be enough to scare you from quitting. . Scraping, identity fraud, vulnerability analysis, Layer 7 DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service), and other methods are used by fraud prevention software as well. . . Encryption treats.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As the name implies, website security protects a website from cyber threats on the internet. It can also help protect websites from DDoS attacks , which is an attempt to make a website unavailable by overwhelming it with automated requests and traffic from hundreds or thousands of sources. Website Security.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Data Protection Users must employ encryption for data in transit and at rest. Users are required to ensure encryption of sensitive data within applications and during transmission. Providers handle the encryption of data within the application, with users typically overseeing access to their data.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. This is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Warning signs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 6, 2023

.: Digital Realty, Equinix, Splunk, USM Anywhere ( USMA ), Rapid7) Servers and networking gear administrative account management (Firewalls, routers, VPN, WAF, load balancer, DDoS prevention, SIEM, database, Wi-Fi) Internal user account management, (Active Directory, LDAP or equivalent, and third parties who may act as staff augmentation or maintenance (..)

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat and with good reason: Its ability to cripple organizations by locking their data is a threat like no other.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 7, 2023

Like any other network, 5G networks are vulnerable to various types of cyber attacks, such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, phishing attacks, and malware infections. However, 5G networks do offer some unique security features that can help mitigate the risks of cyber attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

If your system is already exposed to a DDoS attack, explore our guidelines on how to perform DDoS attack prevention in three stages. The problem: CVE-2024-4985 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) that uses SAML single sign-on (SSO) with encrypted assertions.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For example, DDoS attacks and unauthorized encryption (e.g. Cybersecurity data breaches are defined as cybersecurity incidents that resulted in the confirmed compromise of data confidentiality i.e. the unauthorized viewing and/or copying of data. Miscellaneous Errors: misconfigured server, email sent to the wrong person etc.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. In particular, we witnessed an increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and a surge in the usage of the internet of things (IoT). Experience our award-winning protection for yourself.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Also read: How to Create an Incident Response Plan Best Incident Response Tools and Software Top Vulnerability Management Tools ​​23 Common Types of Security Incidents Understanding the dynamic nature of cyber threats is important, as they can manifest a single isolated attack or multiple simultaneous attacks at the same time.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2022

They often struggle to fill vital security roles such as security analysts, leaving their data and infrastructure vulnerable to attacks at a time when cyber threats are soaring. Organizations are under pressure on both the cybersecurity and staffing fronts. Captures incident response milestones and complete audit trails for reporting.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For example, DDoS attacks and unauthorized encryption (e.g. Cybersecurity data breaches are defined as cybersecurity incidents that resulted in the confirmed compromise of data confidentiality i.e. the unauthorized viewing and/or copying of data. Miscellaneous Errors: misconfigured server, email sent to the wrong person etc.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Ransomware is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Ransomware.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Cyber attacks target data in one way or another. Data can be altered, deleted, encrypted, or stolen based on the intentions and directives of attackers. With these types of cyber threats, the attacker is looking to disrupt the normal business continuity of your organization to benefit in some way.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2023

A cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) shields cloud workloads from a range of threats like malware, ransomware, DDoS attacks, cloud misconfigurations, insider threats, and data breaches. Singularity Cloud protects against emerging cyber threats with its AI-driven strategy, scalability, and intelligent automation.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. ESET Protect Advanced complies with data regulation thanks to full disk encryption capabilities on Windows and macOS. Get started today! Learn more about ESET PROTECT Advanced.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Some common examples of Cybercrime-as-a-Service offerings include: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): Cybercriminals offer ransomware packages that other individuals or groups can use to infect and encrypt their targets' data. Cybercriminals can use these botnets to send spam, conduct DDoS attacks, or spread malware.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 21, 2023

Understanding the history of computer hacking is important for understanding its impact on technology and society, the current state of cybersecurity, and for developing effective strategies for protecting against cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Samantha Andrews, director of account based marketing at Exabeam : “It’s apparent that many company boards are still not prepared for cybersecurity, and are not making the connection between the pervasiveness of cyber threats and their vulnerabilities. All too often, cyber is taking a backseat behind regulatory and reputational risks.

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