eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

IaaS security refers to the procedures, technologies, and safeguards put in place by IaaS providers to protect their computer infrastructure. IaaS is a cloud computing model that uses the internet to supply virtualized computer resources. Data Encryption IaaS companies often provide encryption for data at rest and in transit.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

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. But unfortunately, there’s more to Linux security than just leaning back in your chair and sipping piña coladas. 024BTC (~$720 USD as of June 2022).

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

August 16 , 2023 CISA Adds Citrix ShareFile Vulnerability to Actively-Exploited List The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Citrix ShareFile vulnerability CVE-2023-24489 to the list of vulnerabilities that are actively exploited by adversaries.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers: Transfer files securely across the internet. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) servers: Connect VoIP phones and devices. Configure your router to route internet traffic to the specific interface you specify for the DMZ. Email servers: Facilitate email transmission and reception.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Using web shells, they attacked weak internet servers, specifically a Houston port. Despite initial suspicions, encrypted communications with specific keys linked the attacks to the previous ones, indicating an organized effort. Want to strengthen your organization’s digital defenses?

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Internet Internet Cybersecurity Network Security 104

Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

Understanding the string decryption process employed by malware is vital for defenders as it enables them to detect encrypted or obfuscated strings, analyze the attack, attribute it to specific threat actors, respond effectively, and develop mitigation strategies. Upon execution, the downloader module initiates a String Decryption routine.

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Malware Encryption Phishing Internet 105

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Affected keys included some encryption keys and the GitHub commit signing key. To encrypt GitHub Actions , GitHub Codespaces , and Dependabot secrets, take the new public keys from the API. NDcPP Citrix also suggests that users don’t expose the Netscaler ADC management interface to the internet. and later releases of 13.1

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

Here’s a roundup of the week’s major vulnerabilities that security teams should mitigate or patch. August 12 , 2023 Ford Auto’s TI Wi-Fi Vulnerability The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand and become a threat to connected businesses.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The problem: A security problem in Apache ActiveMQ lets attackers control systems remotely, making them highly vulnerable. Even though a security fix has been available since October 25, many internet-exposed servers are still at risk, and a number of security researchers have reported ransomware attacks exploiting the vulnerability.

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Software Education Firmware Ransomware 91

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

While steganography is often considered something of a joke in capture-the-flag (CTF) events and other cybersecurity defense activities, it can happen in real attacks and can take security defenses by surprise simply by using another layer of cover. What’s the Point of Digital Steganography? LokiBot is a striking example.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Data Security Protection of data is a crucial function of any CWP platform. It should include encryption , DLP , and access management to prevent unauthorized access, exfiltration, or leaking. CWPPs prioritize data security through encryption at rest and in transit.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

The dispute between Ray’s developers and security researchers highlights hidden assumptions and teaches lessons for AI security, internet-exposed assets, and vulnerability scanning through an understanding of ShadowRay. Those that continue to assume secure systems will suffer data compliance breaches and other damages.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cloud computing services, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), each have unique security concerns. IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks.

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Encryption Data breaches Data privacy Risk 103

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Everything You Need to Know.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public clouds enable multiple businesses to share resources from a shared pool over the internet. The responsibility for protecting these cloud resources is shared, with the cloud provider responsible for infrastructure security and customers responsible for access, application security, and data management.

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Encryption DDOS Architecture Risk 93

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

encryption and to contact vendors about possible issues and fixes for their encryption algorithms. million servers appear to be exposed to the internet which makes them vulnerable to these attacks. Servers should be isolated from internet access until patches for all vulnerabilities are available.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault. Internet security best practices mandate unique credentials for each online account; doing so would be impossible without a solid password manager like Dashlane.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2024

In an environment with many unpatched systems, prioritize the security tools expected to protect other systems. If updates can’t be performed immediately, consider deploying additional security controls or at least disconnecting vulnerable devices from direct internet access. and revoke all existing encryption keys.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Data packets add header instructions classified under either the open systems interconnection (OSI) model or one of the transmission control protocol / internet protocol (TCP/IP) models. Application Information on usable data formats, encryption 5. Internet 2. which is known as the packet header. Presentation 4. Application 4.

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Firewall Encryption Malware Artificial Intelligence 105

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces. Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Traffic Monitoring and Analysis: Continuous monitoring of network traffic helps detect anomalies and potential security incidents. Data security Encryption: Data encryption ensures that even if unauthorized parties gain access to data, they cannot understand or use it without the proper decryption keys.

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Backups Encryption Firewall Risk 72

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis. These physical or virtual appliances sit between a network and external entities like the Internet. This updates a Dec.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

They help IT and security teams manage the traffic that flows to and from their private network. This includes protecting data from internet threats, but it also means restricting unauthorized traffic attempting to leave your enterprise network. Are there any internet sources that they should never be able to access?

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Firewall Network Security Financial Services Internet 100

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The line between our online and offline lives is blurring and in a highly interconnected world, societal well-being, economic prosperity, and national security are impacted by the internet. Encrypt all your data: Protect all your data, whether stored or transmitted. BeCyberSmart.”.

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Ransomware Cybersecurity Healthcare Education 71

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2023

Edge security provides protection for resources beyond the edge of the traditional network. The fastest growing need stems from edge computing for the Internet of Things (IoT) such as fitness bands, self-driving cars, and retail point-of-sale (POS) registers.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Barracuda SecureEdge can provide accelerated access and strong integrated security policies to protect against malware and secure access between remote users and their applications. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. Instead of making itself known by encrypting files and displaying a ransom note, ransomware quietly stays in your system and scans the network for other vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools examine the security posture of cloud environments by combining preset security rules, industry best practices, and compliance standards to discover assets and vulnerabilities, monitor configurations and access, and respond to threats.

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Risk Technology Accountability Small Business 96

McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, enterprises tend to use multiple layers of security defenses, ranging from perimeter defense on network entry points to host based security solutions deployed at the end user’s machines to counter the ever-increasing threats. Many of these tools are open source and readily available on the internet.

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Authentication Accountability Encryption Passwords 104

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications.

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 103

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Since Versa Unified SASE is the only top SASE vendor that offers an option for locally installed SASE control software, buyers with strong security needs (military, biotech, etc.) must strongly consider this product. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. However, the most alarming of the malicious payloads that can potentially be delivered to an end-user is ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. Cisco owners will likely find significantly better return-on-investment to upgrade to Cisco SASE because it builds off of their established Cisco foundation.

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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.

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Software Cybersecurity Firewall Antivirus 116

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

On February 24, the National Security Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) publicly warned that a threat actor had exploited a national documents circulation system (SEI EB) to distribute malicious documents to Ukrainian public authorities.

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Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 139