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CISA releases a scanner to identify web services affected by Apache Log4j flaws

Security Affairs

The tool allows security teams to scan their infrastructure for Log4J RCE vulnerability and discover web application firewall (WAF) bypasses that can result be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the target’s infrastructure. Supports DNS callback for vulnerability discovery and validation. Fuzzing for JSON data parameters.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

Judging a cyber threat by its name can be illusory. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy. A mix of social engineering, hacking, and abuse of legitimate services makes this style of online crime incredibly effective.

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Common IT Security Vulnerabilities – and How to Defend Against Them

eSecurity Planet

When your data is not properly encrypted before storage or transmission, your vulnerability to a cyber threat increases. Solution : Use a web application firewall , automated scanning and keep your software up-to-date to work against this common vulnerability. How to Prevent DNS Attacks. Fine-Tuning Firewall Rules.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

“Certifications range from penetration testers , government/industry regulatory compliance , ethical hacking , to industry knowledge,” he said. “Some certifications are entry level, and some require several years of experience, with peer references, before getting certified.”

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DDoS attacks in Q4 2020

SecureList

The DTLS (Datagram Transport Layer Security) protocol is used to establish secure connections over UDP, through which most DNS queries, as well as audio and video traffic, are sent. Still, such attacks by year’s end were serious enough for the FBI to flag them in its December advisory as a major threat to teaching facilities.

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