Malwarebytes

JANUARY 19, 2022

VPNLab had been around since 2008 and had built its service around the OpenVPN technology, used strong encryption, and provided double VPN, with servers located in many different countries. We set a special encrypted channel between your computer and our foreign servers. What is double VPN?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

million is the cost of a data breach representing an increase of 2.6% A significant reason behind these breaches is just one click away, usually provoked by continuous efforts to avoid the attacks. Non-uniform updates lead to known exploits and backdoors remaining vulnerable to data breaches for an extensive worrying timeline.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 22, 2023

But we know that information is not always protected as much as it should be, and it seems like we hear about a new data breach every day. Check your browser settings Your browser is your gateway to the internet. You can also tighten your privacy by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to anonymize your traffic.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Sending such information through normal communication channels like email is a bad idea since there have been multiple cases of data breaches. The messages you send are encrypted on the client side so the content is visible only by you and the recipient intended to read it. Encrypted Emails. IRC Channels.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

How can organizations reduce, prevent, and even avoid data breaches in the cloud? Let’s look at a few strategies and technologies that can be successfully used to secure data in the cloud and help reduce and even prevent data breaches in the cloud. Sadly, ransomware sheds a bad light on encryption.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Internet segmentation Amid growing geopolitical tensions, some web resources have blocked users from certain countries and regions. Whichever the reason, this leads to the segmentation of the internet, which damages the availability of information. There are two main reasons for that: political pressure and DDoS attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. This article discusses top areas in IT where you need to strengthen cybersecurity measures to avoid data breaches and information loss: Networks. Human Resources. Security Systems.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I want a "secure by default" internet with all the things encrypted all the time such that people can move freely between networks without ever needing to care about who manages them or what they're doing with them. Here's the value proposition of a VPN in the modern era: 1.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cisco is aware of reports that Akira ransomware threat actors have been targeting Cisco VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication to infiltrate organizations, and we have observed instances where threat actors appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure multi-factor authentication for their VPN users.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A few simple changes to your devices and accounts can help discourage cyber criminals from trying to access your data. Prevent Data Breaches. Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Let's break it down and help you keep your data off the darknet and under lock and key. Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

This post seeks to document the extent of those attacks, and traces the origins of this overwhelmingly successful cyber espionage campaign back to a cascading series of breaches at key Internet infrastructure providers. federal civilian agencies to secure the login credentials for their Internet domain records.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices. Document how security incidents like data breaches, insider threats, phishing attacks, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware infections will be reported, contained, and reported on.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

However, while the benefits of the internet are never-ending, it’s also important to understand the risks involved so you can help avoid exposing your sensitive information to untrusted environments. Some hackers even set up rogue hotspots with the sole intention of luring unsuspecting device users and stealing their valuable data.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, while online shopping offers the convenience of shopping from your couch, it also poses the increasing danger of data breaches and phishing attacks. If possible, wait to submit your payment information until you can access a secured private network or use a virtual private network (VPN) for an extra layer of security.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 31, 2020

Sure, this might sound like something that doesn’t need to be said, but a surprising number of data breaches occur because people neglect to treat security as a priority. The Internet of Things has given rise to a plethora of endpoint devices, many of which represent a potential point of entry to your network. Take It Seriously.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Welcome to Internet Safety Month, a once-a-year event in which you, the public, are told that anywhere between three and 30 different best practices will simplify your approach to staying safe online. This year, then, for Internet Safety Month, we’re packaging our advice a little differently. Do use a VPN on public WiFi connections.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In other news, both LockBit and the Akira ransomware gang, the latter of which has tallied 125 victims since we first began tracking them in April 2023, were confirmed last month to be exploiting a specific zero-day flaw ( CVE-2023-20269 ) in Cisco VPN appliances. Stop malicious encryption. Detect intrusions.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

If you have to connect to the internet using a public network, do so with a virtual private network. VPNs encrypt data , making it much harder to intercept when transmitted through a shared or suspect internet connection. SSLs ensure all data is encrypted. Limit the scope of your holiday spending.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. And for good reason.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As high-profile data breaches, such as Equifax , continue to dominate headlines, the topic of cybersecurity –or lack thereof–has commanded greater attention. It has become clear that regardless of a company’s size or industry, data breaches are inevitable. Companies often enforce employees who work remotely to use a VPN.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Most likely you didn’t pause before you clicked, and got phished or compromised in some other way–possibly by an internet of things device connected to your home network. Consider requiring employees to log in to a VPN (virtual private network), especially if they’re connecting to the company network remotely.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2023

Cybernews researchers advise the company to take swift action to mitigate risks and prevent future breaches by changing leaked credentials. It is crucial to ensure that leaked keys are in longer bit-lengths and encoded using secure encryption/hashing algorithms.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Data Breach. 50%_increase in malware designed to steal personal data or stalkerware. 67%_of malware was delivered via encrypted HTTPS connections. The problems with the RDP is that it suffers from vulnerabilities that can be exploited and the RDP service may rely on internet-facing servers which are easily accessed.".

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

In fact, attackers often don’t even need to hack them to steal all that precious data: one of the most common causes of a breach are databases that have been simply left unsecured, allowing anyone to access the data without providing a username or password. Keep your database software up to date.

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McAfee

MAY 26, 2020

It may be that the same is happening to the General Data Protection Regulation as it approaches the mark of its second year of enforcement: Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) seem to be paralyzed by limited budgets, a lack of resources, and most DPAs consider that the GDPR is not fully enforced.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This ransomware is controlled by command line parameters and can either retrieve an encryption key from the C2 or an argument at launch time. Also, many groups relied on vulnerabilities in VPN servers. Facebook incidents (a data breach in April and a data leak in October). We also saw attackers relying on 0-days.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Flaws in several self-encrypting SSDs allows attackers to decrypt data they contain. VPN vs. proxy: which is better to stay anonymous online? High severity XML external entity flaw affects Sauter building automation product. USB drives are primary vector for destructive threats to industrial facilities.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Most people prefer using proxies over VPN services because they are easy to use and mostly available for free, but can it be relied on for anonymity? Now and then, we get to hear news about data breaches and cyber attacks. VPN vs. Proxy. A proxy acts as a middleman between you and the Internet. What is a VPN?

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

VCPI) provides IT consulting, Internet access, data storage and security services to some 110 nursing homes and acute-care facilities in 45 states. Their findings suggest that after data breaches as many as 36 additional deaths per 10,000 heart attacks occurred annually at the hundreds of hospitals examined.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Gartner has projected that by 2025, more than 60% of organizations will move away from VPN and rely on ZTNA. RELATED: Death of the VPN: A Security Eulogy ] VPNs have notably higher operating costs and lower scalability when using device-based architecture. In this case, CISOs must manage the risks due to the technology debt.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Understand that until the mid 1990s interconnectivity via the internet was largely academic. It really didn’t concern commercial organizations until the late 1990s, until the widespread use of the World Wide Web made it possible for organizations to suffer data breaches or denial of service attacks. Literally.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

They continuously send and receive data via the internet and can be the easiest way for a hacker to access your home network. And so, the data breaches keep getting bigger. The inevitable result of collecting so much information is that data breaches are increasing. Secure Your Network with a VPN.

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