SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The first real instance of malware occurred in the early 1970s — when BBN Technologies engineer Bob Thomas wrote the code behind the so-called “ Creeper worm.” With the advent of the internet, however, a new breed of malware was created specifically to target websites, their owners, and their visitors. What is malware? As many as 17.6

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2022

Related: VPNs as a DIY tool for consumers, small businesses. I had the chance at Black Hat 2022 to visit with Rajiv Pimplaskar, CEO at Dispersive , an Alpharetta, GA-based supplier of advanced cloud obfuscation technology. Can the deployment of WWII battlefield technology turn the tide against hordes of threat actors?

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2023

Researchers warn of about 19,500 end-of-life Cisco VPN routers on the Internet that are exposed to the recently disclosed RCE exploit chain. Cisco recently warned of a critical vulnerability , tracked as CVE-2023-20025 (CVSS score of 9.0), that impacts small business RV016, RV042, RV042G, and RV082 routers.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

In the not too distant future, each one of us will need to give pause, on a daily basis, to duly consider how we purchase and use Internet of Things devices and services. That’s when we will start paying attention as individual citizens and small business owners. Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Byron V.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. I had an eye-opening conversation about all of this with Steve Hanna , distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies , a global semiconductor manufacturer based in Neubiberg, Germany.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

For businesses, this could result in employees being harassed for sensitive information. It is also likely that phishing will become a lot more sophisticated and intrusive, enabled by Metaverse technology. Disgruntled, exhausted, and disheartened employees have always been a major threat to businesses. Employee loyalty.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

SiteLock ® INFINITY™ is a state-of-the-art malware and vulnerability detection and remediation solution featuring unique, patent-pending technology to help website owners stay ahead of the ever-changing cyber landscape and focus on what matters most to them, their business. With 60% of small businesses.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks. IoT and OT (operation technology) deployments are growing and pose challenges to organizations that are still. Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks.

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Daniel Miessler

AUGUST 7, 2022

For small businesses in the medical field? I read 20+ hours a week about Security, Technology, and what's coming next. If I had to pick a place to put my records I’d go with a company that, say, runs the infrastructure of most of the internet. First I ask how things are currently going. So how about it?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

Similarly, different nations exercise varying amounts of authority over internet traffic. Since phishing makes up 30% of all attacks against small businesses, this is a pressing concern. Consequently, workers in other countries may have slower internet speeds, which can interfere with security. Restricted Internet Access.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies linked a small office/home office (SOHO) router botnet, tracked as KV-Botnet to the operations of China-linked threat actor Volt Typhoon. ” reads the report published by Lumen Technologies. ” concludes the report.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

By now, many business owners understand the value of leveraging the internet in order to promote their business and to connect with their target market. However, very few business owners think beyond the marketing benefits. Businesses can take advantage of automated cloud-based cybersecurity programs. Scalability.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Formed as an informal industry working group in 2005, the OTA is a charitable organization dedicated to enhancing online trust and empowering users, while also promoting innovation and the vitality of the internet. It is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with offices in Washington, D.C. percent) malware infections around the world.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Matter is intended to be the lingua franca for the Internet of Things. To get a full grasp on why Matter matters, I recently visited with Steve Hanna, distinguished engineer at Infineon Technologies , a global semiconductor manufacturer based in Neubiberg, Germany. It’s only a first step and there’s a long way to go.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This effectively allows the internet researcher to “hide within the noise” of normal IP traffic. The addition of PCoIP® technology, a highly secure no data transfer multi-codec display protocol, allows for the highest performance CPU or GPU throughput regardless of bandwidth, connection, or locale. About Intelligent Waves LLC.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Defending our technology against cyber threats is an increasingly important issue, and these grants will allow our cities and towns to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.” “As As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Our core DNA is held together by The SiteLock Way , a shared set of values that define how we do business—which we live day in and day out. SiteLock was founded to help small business owners protect their websites from cyberattacks through simple, affordable, industry-leading technology. So, what are you waiting for?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 6, 2021

Black Lotus Labs, a subsidiary of Lumen Technologies, has warned all website owners about an increase in ‘watering hole’ cyber threats. The researchers from the organization say that a hacking group operating from Asia was busy launching malware campaigns targeting websites operated by large and small businesses.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Within the last couple of months, smart device vulnerabilities have been piling up, prompting businesses to protect their Internet of Things (IoT) environments. While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

The recent Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Report shows that cybercrime has spiked, leaving hundreds of thousands of victims and costing more than $4 billion. Moreover, losses due to internet crime increased by $700 million, growing from $3.5 billion in 2019 to $4.2 billion in 2020. Do not open suspicious emails.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

However, there are equally dangerous cybercriminals that prey on small businesses and individuals. Why Are Small Businesses Targets By Cybercriminals? The vulnerability of small businesses is greater, due to a lack of expertise in the area of security and limited resources to employ a security professional.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we’ll see in a moment, Salomon is now behind bars, in part because he helped to rob dozens of small businesses in the United States using some of those same harvested passwords. One such site — sun-technology[.]net And there were many good reasons to support this conclusion. w s, icamis[.]ru ru , and icamis[.]biz.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

It might seem like cyber threats are only a concern for large organizations, but small and medium-sized businesses are often the preferred target for cyber crime. Recent findings show a staggering 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses. Attacks happen often, and they can have devastating consequences.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Today, technological advances have seen a rise in cyber security threats globally. Large corporations, small businesses, and even individuals suffer from numerous attacks from cybercriminals. Besides, cybercriminals are becoming craftier with sophisticated technology.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The work of these researchers shows how, at the end of the day, much of the stolen personal data eventually spills over into the open Internet, where it is free for the taking by anyone with a modicum of computer skills. Credential stuffing. ” Third-party risks.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

alongside Tony Sager , senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security and a former bug hunter at the U.S. — had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. . Tony Sager, senior vice president and chief evangelist at the Center for Internet Security.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The flexibility and scalability that the cloud offers makes this technology more compelling to small and mid-size businesses. Business owners can focus on core competences while outsourcing IT and business enabling capabilities to cloud and IT security service providers. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss issues related to its widely used Cybersecurity Framework.

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Security Affairs

JULY 12, 2021

Many of Kaseya’s customers are managed service providers, using Kaseya’s technology to manage IT infrastructure for local and small businesses with less than 30 employees, such as dentists’ offices, small accounting offices and local restaurants. reads a statement published by the company.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2022

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– iolo , the award-winning privacy and security software company today announced the immediate availability of System Mechanic ® v22. iolo develops patented technology and award-winning software that repairs, optimizes, and protects computers, to maximize system speed and performance while keeping them safe.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

He has also succeeded in other IT risk management roles in the financial services, technology, telecom, and logistics industries. A : I own a small business called Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. He lives in Seattle with his wife and six kids. Get to know Kip Boyle. Q : What do you wish more people knew about your organization?

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

As cybercrime infects every facet of our daily lives, and technological advancements do little to stop the spread, many security professionals are turning to traditional solutions for a very modern problem. Many see it as an essential fail-safe for small businesses, many more its obstacles as insurmountable. The story so far.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management (ASM) is a relatively new cybersecurity technology that combines elements of vulnerability management and asset discovery with the automation capabilities of breach and attack simulation (BAS) and applies them to an organization’s entire IT environment, from networks to the cloud.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The unbridled optimism that spoke to so many at the dawn of the internet age has given way to malign actors, big and small, confident in their ability to evade the consequences for the harms they use cyberspace to inflict.". Technology and Ecosystem Security. The path to better cybersecurity. Federal Cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In general, contractors must be prepared to divulge details about the people, technology, facilities and external providers — just about anything that intersects with their position in the supply chain. Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Byron V. This includes cloud providers and managed services providers.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, 64% of organizations have already suffered from a ransomware attack. Still, for many small and mid-sized companies, the financial and reputational ramifications from a cyberattack can be devastating.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2022

“CISA has added eight new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence that threat actors are actively exploiting the vulnerabilities listed in the table below.” ” reads the announcement published by CISA.

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