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Vulnerability Recap 4/15/24 – Palo Alto, Microsoft, Ivanti Exploits

eSecurity Planet

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. DDoS protection services are offered by third-party vendors to combat these types of attacks.

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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately. If an organization is already susceptible to a range of cyberattacks like data breaches, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware, then AI will likely provide more headaches for businesses.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Additional security all organizations should consider for a modest investment include: Active directory security : Guards the password storage and management system against attack for Windows, Azure, and other equivalent identity management systems. 50,000 DDoS attacks on public domain name service (DNS) resolvers.