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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. encrypt extension being appended to affected files.

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What Is DNS Security? Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

The DNS protocol was designed for use within a firewall on a secure network, and by default will communicate in plain text. A modern computing environment includes branch offices, remote workers, and mobile devices that must reach DNS servers from outside the firewall.

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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Security Misconfigurations Inadequately designed security settings, such as open ports, lax access restrictions, or misconfigured firewall rules, might expose infrastructure vulnerabilities. Breaking Encryption Encryption is a key security solution for both at-rest and in-transit data protection.

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VulnRecap 1/22/24 – Watch Chrome, Ivanti, Citrix Issues

eSecurity Planet

This week’s vulnerability news include GitHub credential access, a new Chrome fix, and hidden malware from pirated applications hosted on Chinese websites. Make sure your security teams are regularly checking vendors’ software and hardware updates for any patches, and keep a particular eye on networking equipment.

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Public Cloud Security Explained: Everything You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well.

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What Is a Next-Generation Firewall?

eSecurity Planet

A next generation firewall (NGFW) performs deep packet inspection to check the contents of the data flowing through the firewall. Unlike more basic firewalls that only check the header of data packets, NGFWs examine and evaluate the payload data within the packet. Application Information on usable data formats, encryption 5.

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What Are Firewall Rules? Ultimate Guide & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Firewall rules are preconfigured, logical computing controls that give a firewall instructions for permitting and blocking network traffic. They help IT and security teams manage the traffic that flows to and from their private network. Order of Firewall Rules Firewall rules are typically followed in order of restrictiveness.

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