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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware. Some malware technologies like keyloggers and backdoors come with the product design for later maintenance of the device.

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Becoming an MSSP: Tools, Services & Tips for Managed Security Services

eSecurity Planet

54% of ESG respondents stated that the primary drivers behind technology spending were strengthening of cybersecurity and improving resiliency against attacks. The threat of impending cyber danger, then, was far more important than other pressing business issues. Also read: Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Despite the rapid evolution of what constitutes the users, assets, and connections, the fundamentals of networking security remain the same: block external threats, protect internal network communications, monitor the network for internal and external threats, and ensure that users only access authorized parts of the network.

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Best Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems: Guide to IDPS

eSecurity Planet

Prevention systems can adjust firewall rules on the fly to block or drop malicious traffic when it is detected but they do not have the robust identification capabilities of detection systems. IDPS tools can detect malware , socially engineered attacks and other web-based threats, including DDoS attacks.