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DNS-over-HTTPS takes another small step towards global domination

Malwarebytes

The overall purpose of this rollout is to increase the privacy of all Firefox users by encrypting DNS requests. This includes websites you visit over an encrypted connection, prefixed with [link]. “We do this by performing DNS lookups in an encrypted HTTPS connection. . ” The downside of encrypting DNS.

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Assess Your Database Security With This 4-Step Checklist

SiteLock

This database security assessment checklist can be your go-to list for ensuring your data stays protected: 1. In order to create an encrypted layer between your server and visitors’ browsers, we recommend employing a Secure Sockets Layer. You can think of an SSL like a bodyguard: It protects your data as it moves from place to place.

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IoT Security: Designing for a Zero Trust World

SecureWorld News

These devices interweave with each other, creating an essential fabric in our data collection methods, manufacturing operations, and much more. But what about securing this technology and the data flow coming from an army of Internet of Things environments? Encrypt sensitive data in the cloud.

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Understanding the Different Types of Audit Evidence

Centraleyes

This evidence serves multiple purposes, including: Verification of Controls : Auditors rely on evidence to verify the existence and effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, from access management to encryption mechanisms. The audit includes reviewing risk analysis, data access controls, encryption procedures, and physical security controls.

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Data Loss Prevention for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

IT Security Guru

Encryption and Data Backup : Encrypting sensitive data in transit and at rest provides additional protection against unauthorised access. Regularly backing up data to secure off-site locations or cloud storage ensures its availability and recoverability in case of data loss.

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ToddyCat is making holes in your infrastructure

SecureList

54112" Krong is a proxy that encrypts the data transmitted through it using the XOR function. Code snippet for deciphering received data This allows Krong to hide the contents of the traffic to evade detection. It protects data with the current user’s password and a special encryption master key.

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IoT Unravelled Part 3: Security

Troy Hunt

Back to the bit about risks impacting data collected by IoT devices and back again to CloudPets, Context Security's piece aligned with my own story about kids' CloudPets messages being left exposed to the internet. So, you end up tracking down devices, ports and protocols and creating ever more complex firewall rules between networks.

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