Shadow IT, Cloud-Based Malware Increase AppSec Risks
Security Boulevard
JULY 26, 2021
Cloud application security risks continue to rise as malware delivered by cloud applications continues to grow, according to a study by Netskope.
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Security Boulevard
JULY 26, 2021
Cloud application security risks continue to rise as malware delivered by cloud applications continues to grow, according to a study by Netskope.
Spinone
DECEMBER 26, 2018
In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.
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eSecurity Planet
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Kaspersky researchers recently found evidence of an advanced threat group continuously updating its malware to evade security products, similar to a release cycle for developers. The sophisticated malware was hidden in malicious Word file attachments. If MFA or 2FA is available but not mandatory, that’s a significant risk too.
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 4, 2021
percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic.
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 22, 2022
A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. 180 to download additional malware and deletes itself after installation.
Security Boulevard
MAY 6, 2021
But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working. If anything, security should be more reinforced now than ever before to ensure all aspects of a business are secure. But this isn’t the case.
eSecurity Planet
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Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.
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SC Magazine
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Security Boulevard
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eSecurity Planet
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eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 23, 2023
Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies.
Webroot
MARCH 29, 2021
We learned, for instance, that even IT pros could use a refresher on basic password hygiene through security awareness training. A more substantive lesson is the importance of defense in depth, an approach that prioritizes mutually reinforcing layers of security. DNS security solutions are one way of addressing this risk.
Security Boulevard
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Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 5, 2022
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Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Rising security risks are happening across multiple fronts—from ransomware attacks aimed at defense contractors to threats stemming from hybrid work environments.
Malwarebytes
MAY 23, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Newly created services, unexpected scheduled tasks, unexpected software installed, etc.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 12, 2022
A range of factors, driven in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerated by the work-from-home (WFH) trend and exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has caused midmarket organizations to grapple with a high number of cyberattacks that put every organization at great risk.
Pen Test Partners
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The innovative Customised Approach empowers well-established organisations to intricately specify their existing security controls to fulfil the objectives for each requirement. Additionally, they are required to have a formalised risk assessment in place to substantiate and validate their customised approach to the chosen requirements.
SiteLock
AUGUST 27, 2021
When not secured properly on their own Wi-Fi channel, IoT devices can be more than an inconvenience, they can be seen as a critical security risk due to the poor security protocols like fixed default passwords. To help avoid these online risks, it is highly recommended to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) published an updated advisory to advise those who pay ransom to unknown threat actors who have stolen or locked up their data about potential sanctions risks to the crime victim associated with making and facilitating ransomware payments. The new advisory supersedes.
Spinone
DECEMBER 23, 2019
In short, here is this approach: Data security Device security Network security Application security Email security Access security End-user behavior security Let’s look at these more closely and also mention some software you can use to shore up your defense. №1.
Spinone
JULY 15, 2020
Good measures to protect your corporate data are: Establish and follow data security policies (for example, a password policy) Be able to detect and stop a cyberattack or data breach Monitor SaaS apps you use.
eSecurity Planet
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The problem: A security problem in Apache ActiveMQ lets attackers control systems remotely, making them highly vulnerable. Even though a security fix has been available since October 25, many internet-exposed servers are still at risk, and a number of security researchers have reported ransomware attacks exploiting the vulnerability.
SiteLock
AUGUST 27, 2021
Most simply don’t have the resources to employ a dedicated cybersecurity team or invest in comprehensive security awareness training, leaving employees more vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses.
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Spinone
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