eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements. This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

That’s why penetration testing tools are most often used in conjunction with other cybersecurity tools, such as BAS, vulnerability management, patch management , and IT asset management tools. NDR solutions are designed to integrate well with the rest of your cybersecurity solutions stack.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also. Some password managers offer free versions if you need help.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Once installed, the malware hits your browser, whether Chrome, Firefox, or Brave, and extracts cookies and sensitive data. Without your knowledge, this virus captures your session and personal information, placing you in danger of account takeovers and data breaches. This step helps to remove any residual session data.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption can also be found incorporated into a variety of network security and cloud security solutions, such as cloud access security brokers (CASB), next-generation firewalls (NGFW), password managers , virtual private networks (VPN), and web application firewalls (WAF).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The staple tools for authenticating a user are the user name and password. Passwords: A core element of authentication, passwords are the bane of security managers. Users must create memorable passwords that are very difficult to guess and unique to sometimes dozens of accounts. Do not use them.

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