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New MSSQL Backdoor ‘Maggie’ Infects Hundreds of Servers Worldwide

eSecurity Planet

The DLL file, which offers a single export called maggie (hence DCSO’s name for the malware), is an Extended Stored Procedure (ESP) designed to fetch user-supplied arguments and return unstructured data. Read next: The Best Patch Management Software & Tools for 2022.

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How Generative AI Will Remake Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

In March, Microsoft announced its Security Copilot service. The software giant built the technology on cutting-edge generative AI – such as large language models (LLMs) – that power applications like ChatGPT. Ryan Kovar, the Distinguished Security Strategist and Leader of Splunk’s SURGe, agrees.

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Using Encryption with Access Controls to Mitigate Malware and Ransomware Damage

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Recently the headlines have been dominated by infected enterprise software that has resulted in malware and hackers gaining access to mission critical infrastructures, taking control of systems, and stealing data. As security threats evolve and adapt, so too must an organization’s response to them.

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eSecurity Planet’s 2022 Cybersecurity Product Awards

eSecurity Planet

Voltage SecureData is a cloud-native solution that’s good for secure high-scale cloud analytics, hybrid IT environments, payment data protection, SaaS apps and more. It protects both structured and unstructured data in use, at rest, in the cloud, and in analytics, checking all the important boxes.

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Security Data Lakes Emerge to Address SIEM Limitations

eSecurity Planet

To address that limitation, a new tool is emerging: Security data lakes (SDLs), which might provide a solution that enables unfiltered visibility for security teams. See the Best SIEM Tools & Software. What is a Security Data Lake? However, what are the tradeoffs to that approach? What is SIEM?

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Top Threat Intelligence Platforms for 2021

eSecurity Planet

IBM X-Force Exchange is a cloud-based, collaborative threat intelligence platform that helps security analysts focus on the most important threats and help speed up time to action. This TIP combines human-generated intelligence with a global security feed, offering a unique perspective on potential threats.