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Future Focused: Encryption and Visibility Can Co-Exist

Cisco Security

In fact, 63% of threats detected by Cisco Stealthwatch in 2019 were in encrypted traffic. In this blog I’ll describe two recent privacy advances—DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and QUIC—and what we’re doing to maintain visibility. Keeping your destination private: DNS over HTTPS. Until recently, DNS messages were sent in the clear.

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Threat Protection: The REvil Ransomware

Cisco Security

We looked at REvil, also known as Sodinokibi or Sodin, earlier in the year in a Threat Trends blog on DNS Security. In it we talked about how REvil/Sodinokibi compromised far more endpoints than Ryuk, but had far less DNS communication. Figure 1-DNS activity surrounding REvil/Sodinokibi. Changing firewall rules.

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Rapidly executing on SASE vision with new cloud security enhancements

Cisco Security

In the last few months, we announced a steady flow of security features including data loss protection (DLP), remote browser isolation (RBI), cloud malware detection, simplified rules-based policy creation, and more. Additionally, new Snort 3 IPS with Threat Defense 7.0

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How to Implement Microsegmentation

eSecurity Planet

Raise Next-Generation Firewalls . Lastly, and probably the most advanced microsegmentation method is next-generation firewalls (NGFWs). While not initially intended for the cloud, NGFW vendors are increasingly offering their security solutions in the form of firewalls as a service (FWaaS). . Best practices for microsegmentation.

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Endangered data in online transactions and how to safeguard company information

CyberSecurity Insiders

Many people still don’t realize the dangers of phishing, malware, ransomware, unpatched software, and weak passwords. HTTPS and DNS), data link (e.g., Ethernet and MAC), the session (WEB sockets), transport (SSL, TCP, and UDP), perimeter (firewalls), and physical layers (securing endpoint devices).

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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TeamTNT with new campaign aka “Chimaera”

CyberSecurity Insiders

As of August 30, 2021, many malware samples still have zero antivirus (AV) detections and others have low detection rates. TeamTNT has been one of the most active threat groups since mid 2020. At the end of the execution, the malware deletes any file that has been downloaded. Detection methods. Background.