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Apple iPhones to get protection against Pegasus Mobile Spyware

CyberSecurity Insiders

As the media around the world is busy speculating about the targets related to Pegasus Mobile Spying malware, Apple Inc, the American company that is into the production of iPhones has issued a press statement that its engineers are working on a fix to protect the users from becoming victims to the said spying Israeli malware.

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What Is a Host-Based Firewall? Definition & When to Use

eSecurity Planet

A host-based firewall is installed directly on individual networked devices to filter network traffic on a single device by inspecting both incoming and outgoing data. How Host-Based Firewalls Work Organizations often adopt host-based firewalls for device-specific security control.

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Apple Security Under Scrutiny Amid Fallout from NSO Spyware Scandal

eSecurity Planet

Reports that the NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware was used by governments to spy on Apple iPhones used by journalists, activists, government officials and business executives is becoming a global controversy for NSO, Apple and a number of governments at the center of the scandal. Mobile Security, Privacy at Issue. Apple Under Fire.

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5 Things Your Small Business Cybersecurity Plan Must Cover

CyberSecurity Insiders

Use passcodes and anti-spyware programs. Since phishing attempts infect an individual’s system with malware, spyware, or viruses, it’s critical to use dedicated programs installed on all gadgets and throughout your system. Develop a mobile device protection strategy.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 422 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

There are many types of cyberattacks , with top trends for 2022 including mobile attacks, ransomware, COVID-related scams and hacks, zero-click attacks , malicious QR codes , phishing , cryptojacking , and IoT malware attacks, among others. Mobile attacks. Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Crimeware and spyware.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Malicious mobile app. Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware. Jump ahead: Adware.

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