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5 Linux malware families SMBs should protect themselves against

Malwarebytes

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. The common wisdom goes that Linux malware is rare, and for the most part this is true. Cloud Snooper. How it works. How it works. Cheerscrypt.

Malware 101
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What Is DNS Security? Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

Additionally, some attackers will use DNS disruptions to conceal more dangerous cyberattacks such as data theft, ransomware preparations, or inserting backdoors into other resources. What Are DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC)?

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

CSP’s Professional Security Expertise CSPs’ professional security expertise substantially contributes to the security capabilities and improvement of the general resilience of cloud storage. DDoS Attacks DDoS attacks flood cloud services with traffic, overwhelming capacity and causing service outages.

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What Is Cloud Workload Protection? Ultimate Guide

eSecurity Planet

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. IDPS recognizes and blocks common threats such as specific malware or intrusion attempts by utilizing a database of known attack patterns (signatures).

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Vulnerability Recap 3/19/24 – Microsoft, Fortinet & More

eSecurity Planet

Frequent Ransomware Target QNAP Discloses 3 Vulnerabilities Type of vulnerability: Improper authentication, injection vulnerability, SQL injection (SQLi). Ransomware gangs, notably Deadbolt, Checkmate, and Qlocker, actively targeted QNAP vulnerabilities in the past. The critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-21899 with a CVSS score of 9.8,

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From Caribbean shores to your devices: analyzing Cuba ransomware

SecureList

Cuba ransomware gang Cuba data leak site The group’s offensives first got on our radar in late 2020. The Cuba group, like many others of its kind, is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit, letting its partners use the ransomware and associated infrastructure in exchange for a share of any ransom they collect.

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Public Cloud Security Explained: Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

They filter incoming and outgoing network traffic, permitting or prohibiting it depending on established security criteria. Firewalls are used to safeguard cloud resources from unauthorized access and possible dangers like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults. Create data retention policies that govern how long data is stored.