Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Most companies were unprepared to secure an entirely remote workforce, relying on remote desktop protocol (RDP) and strained VPN infrastructures, leaving workers ripe for attack. Ransomware was particularly successful, with estimates that attacks cost businesses $20 billion worldwide in 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. MSSPs Fare Well in First MITRE Evaluations. Backup Is Hard. Really Hard.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

CSP’s Professional Security Expertise CSPs’ professional security expertise substantially contributes to the security capabilities and improvement of the general resilience of cloud storage. Insecure Interfaces/APIs Attackers can use interface and API flaws to modify or circumvent security protections.

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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. Cloud Snooper. How it works.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Additionally, some attackers will use DNS disruptions to conceal more dangerous cyberattacks such as data theft, ransomware preparations, or inserting backdoors into other resources. To prevent a DNS attack , organizations need to secure their DNS processes for both local and remote users.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Exploitation causes data breaches, system instability, and service disruptions, affecting organizational security and continuity. Furthermore, threat actors use the authentication bypass issue to spread LockBit ransomware on infiltrated networks, specifically targeting vulnerable ScreenConnect servers. and iPadOS 17.3.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Other major flaws appeared in the NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes, Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server, and Apache ActiveMQ — and the latter two have already been targeted in ransomware attacks. 3 to report that the vulnerability is being actively exploited, which Rapid7 said includes ransomware attacks.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2023

The impersonated emails might contain annoying SPAM, but more often the phishing email will deliver more dangerous payloads that lead to stolen credentials, business email compromise (BEC) attacks, or ransomware attacks. Meanwhile, the company being impersonated has no financial incentive to change their behavior.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. Data Security Protection of data is a crucial function of any CWP platform. CWPPs prioritize data security through encryption at rest and in transit.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2022

Pentesting involves vulnerability exploitation and post-exploitation actions – the idea is to conduct a real attack, like cybercriminals would do, except with an explicit authorization from the company in order to identify weaknesses and improve security defenses. Detecting Cobalt Strike Attacks.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Cuba ransomware gang Cuba data leak site The group’s offensives first got on our radar in late 2020. As with most cyberextortionists lately, the Cuba gang encrypts victims’ files and demands a ransom in exchange for a decryption key. Single extortion: encrypting data and demanding a ransom just for decryption.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

39% see malware and ransomware as their biggest risk. 68% of IT and security professionals plan to use zero trust for device security; 42% actually do. AI-based attacks: Bot-based attacks are getting better at mimicking user activity, more easily breaching the low-security defenses of many IoT devices.

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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. Also read: How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks: 20 Best Practices for 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Despite initial suspicions, encrypted communications with specific keys linked the attacks to the previous ones, indicating an organized effort. Analysts and security software frequently struggle to spot malicious activity disguised as normal ones, complicating intrusion detection and mitigation efforts.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

Encrypt sessions Having unencrypted remote sessions makes it much easier for an attacker to view the details of the session. Always encrypt remote connections so data isn’t viewed or stolen by a malicious outsider (or insider). Read more about best practices for securing remote access in your organization.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

According to Purplesec, ransomware attacks have increased by 350% since 2018, zero-day attacks were up by 55% in 2021, and out of the 30 million SMBs in the USA, over 66% have had at least 1 cyber incident between 2018-2020. Endpoint security defenses are an important part of this. Cybercrime is on the rise at a startling rate.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Ransomware is a sly, silent, and vicious criminal. It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. But how do you get ransomware in the first place? How Do You Get Ransomware: Key Points So, where do you get ransomware from?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware. 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. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 07:58.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Platforms) Cloud Workload Protection Platforms are a great option for companies looking to secure specific workloads and applications in the cloud. CWPP provides strong defenses against a wide range of risks such as malware , ransomware , DDoS attacks , configuration errors , insider threats, and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Strengthen Router Security: Enhance your router’s security by changing default login credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

encryption and to contact vendors about possible issues and fixes for their encryption algorithms. Considering the active ransomware activity with vulnerabilities in Progress Software’s other file transfer software, MOVEit, WS_FTP server maintenance teams should patch ASAP. No single patch is universally available.

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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

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Improved Data Security. Get started today!

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conducts phishing simulation exercises and offers training to educate staff on email security best practices, lowering the chance of becoming a victim of phishing attempts. Encrypts critical email exchanges to protect the security of information during transmission. Email encryption safeguards critical correspondence.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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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

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Relying on a third party like a managed security service provider (MSSP) to be your eyes and ears delivers the simplicity and efficacy needed for an effective data protection program. Like other security defenses, DLP is also increasingly being offered as a service. Cloud Security Platform Delivery. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Apps are protected from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other unwanted actions thanks to proactive defenses that prevent and mitigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other security weaknesses. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind.

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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. Executive Summary.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications. Apply encryption protocols and other security measures to connections between computers. Communication protocols (TCP, HTTPS, etc.):

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Get started today! Visit website. Founded: 1911.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2020

On the surface, Tor is a great security resource. The software allows users to browse the web anonymously through encryption and routing. Taking services offline through denial-of-service attacks and delivery of ransomware payloads. Impact: Data Encrypted for Impact, Endpoint Denial of Service, Network Denial of Service.

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