Schneier on Security

JUNE 21, 2022

Two bills attempting to reduce the power of Internet monopolies are currently being debated in Congress: S. Reducing the power to tech monopolies would do more to “fix” the Internet than any other single action, and I am generally in favor of them both. 2992, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act ; and S.

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Internet Internet Encryption Backups 307

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

2020 may have been the year of establishing remote connectivity and addressing the cybersecurity skills gap, but 2021 presented security experts, government officials and businesses with a series of unpresented challenges. There was no shortage of discussion surrounding cryptocurrency and its security flaws.

Cybercrime 105

Cybercrime Phishing Ransomware Cryptocurrency 105

Cisco Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

According to the latest Cisco Annual Internet report , there will be 29.3 This massive explosion in device growth will increase reliance on APIs which brings increased security risk. Your team many find the resources and community support on Cisco DevNet as a great way to connect, secure, and automate APIs. Maps to API1-API10.

Software 108

Software Authentication Risk Encryption 108

Webroot

APRIL 21, 2021

Believed to have been started by the Maze ransomware group , the data extortion trend involves not just encrypting business’ data and holding it for ransom, but in fact threatening to expose the compromised data if the victims refuses to pay. One of the newer trends we saw in ransomware was that of data extortion. Threat Research Analyst.

Threat Reports 103

Threat Reports Phishing Ransomware Backups 103

NopSec

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Businesses, governments, and consumers alike need to be aware of ransomware – a type of malware that can inflict serious damage on your finances and productivity in a very short span of time. Once the files have been encrypted, the ransomware will typically upload the private key to a remote server and delete the local copy.

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Risk Ransomware Social Engineering Penetration Testing 40

eSecurity Planet

JULY 5, 2021

Illumio’s workload and endpoint security platforms fit nicely into the zero trust space, and with its microsegmentation and whitelisting abilities, the company says it can even prevent the spread of ransomware. Good automation and management features give Illumio’s Adaptive Security Platform broad appeal. Learn more about Illumio.

Authentication 98

Authentication DDOS Marketing VPN 98

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

Rather than monitoring endpoints alone, like EDR, XDR takes a multi-layered security approach, covering email , endpoints, cloud environments, and on-premises networks. XDR typically pairs well with secure access service edge (SASE) platforms to include coverage for internet of things (IoT) devices and the network edge.

Software 120

Software Cybersecurity Firewall Antivirus 120