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Cybersecurity Research Topics for Beginners: Exploring the Fundamentals

CyberSecurity Insiders

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. This ensures the entirety of the network and its endpoints are marked for testing and evaluation.

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Russian-Backed Hackers Target High-Value US, European Entities

Security Boulevard

Hackers linked to Russia’s military intelligence unit exploited previously patched Microsoft vulnerabilities in a massive phishing campaign against U.S. The advanced persistent threat (APT) group Fancy Bear has used phishing schemes in attacks before, but the number of emails.

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New Linux Malware Shikitega Can Take Full Control of Devices

eSecurity Planet

This strategy seems to be a trade-off, as such services are way easier to take down by authorities, but it allows bypassing network security products that don’t block legitimate providers. AT&T labs provided a list of IoCs (indicators of compromise) that system administrators can use to add specific rules to security solutions.

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How to Maximize the Value of Penetration Tests

eSecurity Planet

For example, a network and firewall penetration testing expert will be unlikely to also have expertise to test web applications for SQL injection , or to understand internet-of-things (IoT) firmware hacking.

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FCC’s Got New Rules for SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud

Security Boulevard

The post FCC’s Got New Rules for SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. Too many times: Federal Communications Commission shuts stable door after horse bolted. But chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel (pictured) was hoping it would save us.

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FINALLY! FCC Acts on SMS Scam-Spam — But Will It Work?

Security Boulevard

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Federal Communications Commission rules to block illegal text messages. What took you so long? The post FINALLY! FCC Acts on SMS Scam-Spam — But Will It Work?

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