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Security Affairs newsletter Round 427 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide

CyberSecurity Insiders

Be Skeptical of Phishing Attempts: Phishing is a prevalent cybercrime technique that involves tricking individuals into divulging their sensitive information. Implement Strong Password Practices: Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your online accounts.

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A Cyber Security Checklist for the Modern Small Business [Top 8 Tips]

SiteLock

This is especially true today considering the fact that cybercrime continues to be a serious threat for businesses and users. When cybercrime happens to your company website, you can lose money, credibility, and customers. Set Your Site Up for Success with a Web Application Firewall (WAF).

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – What it Really Means for WordPress Users

SiteLock

This includes employee education and training by putting the focus on risk management, prevention, and how to stay calm if the worst does happen. Recognizing and Combating Cybercrime. Unfortunately, cybercrime has become common in today’s “Internet of Things” world, and cyber criminals aren’t simply going to stop. Week 3 – Oct.

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Data Loss Prevention for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

IT Security Guru

On the other hand, small-sized companies are also vulnerable to increasing cybercrime and the rapidly evolving threat landscape since they need more resources to hire security professionals and need more expertise. Employee Education and Awareness : Human error remains a leading cause of data breaches.

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

The first step website owners should take to protect themselves from cybercrime in the coming year is to be proactive about security by taking the following steps: Implement good cyber hygiene practices such as using strong passwords or a password manager.

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Help Your Customers Avoid These Five Common Website Security Issues

SiteLock

According to SiteLock data, websites are attacked 94 times per day on average and IT Chronicles estimates that 4,000 cybercrimes are being committed each day in the United States alone. To combat this, website owners should consider installing a web application firewall (WAF), using malware scanning and removal tools, and a website scanner.