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A Defense-in-Depth Approach Could Stop the Next Big Hack in its Tracks

Webroot

As we’ve discussed , however, the damage from the compromise could have been limited significantly by using a defense in depth approach backed by leading threat intelligence. Firewalls embed threat intelligence and DNS security solutions are used to both block malware and control internet use.

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. This presents a unique opportunity for cyber criminals. Next-generation firewalls (NGFW).

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Threat Trends: DNS Security, Part 1

Cisco Security

Similar stories present themselves in other categories: 70 percent of organizations had users that were served malicious browser ads. So, while one threat corrals more endpoints, the other is much busier. Nevertheless, the relationship presented here is worth considering, as other threat actors follow similar patterns.

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Threat Trends: DNS Security

Cisco Security

Similar stories present themselves in other categories: 70 percent of organizations had users that were served malicious browser ads. So, while one threat corrals more endpoints, the other is much busier. Nevertheless, the relationship presented here is worth considering, as other threat actors follow similar patterns.

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6 Best Threat Intelligence Feeds to Use in 2023

eSecurity Planet

Threat intelligence feeds are continually updated streams of data that inform users of different cybersecurity threats, their sources, and any infrastructure impacted or at risk of being impacted by those threats. The Internet Storm Center manages to differentiate itself in several ways.

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Embracing Automation in Cyber Threat Intelligence: The Key to Timely Protection

SecureWorld News

Threat Intelligence (TI) representation across different levels There is a lot of information on cyberattacks on the internet, and, as a rule, the most helpful information is contained in cyber threat reports ( Threat Intelligence Reports ). These are presented in both machine-readable and human-readable formats.

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Top Threat Intelligence Platforms for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Key features in a top threat intelligence platform include the consolidation of threat intelligence feeds from multiple sources, automated identification and containment of new attacks, security analytics, and integration with other security tools like SIEM , next-gen firewalls (NGFW) and EDR. Top Threat Intelligence Platforms.