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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Android, Apple, Apache, Cisco, and Microsoft are among the names reporting significant security vulnerabilities and fixes in the last week, and some of those are already under assault by hackers. Here are some of the top vulnerabilities from the last week that security and IT teams should address. of the Atlas VPN Linux client.

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

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Securing an Individual Device Outside the Corporate Network Host-based firewalls give an extra layer of security in situations where individual devices may be vulnerable to attacks, especially when used outside of the corporate network. With two-way protection, it shields PCs from hackers and avoids spyware exposure.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices. Company instructions to keep hands off internal network traffic leads to internet service provider (ISP) suppression of only 1% of the 100,000 monthly outgoing DDoS attacks.