CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. At the same time, 28% of organizations experienced ransomware attacks. A VPN for PC could encrypt and reroute internet traffic but also block malicious websites.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2021

The cybersecurity quiz given to people in the survey contained seven questions, spanning USB drives to ransomware. For example, three-quarters of organizations require people to periodically change their passwords. However, the results also showed that 73% of people do not use a password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. Also, small businesses are vulnerable to malware, brute-force attacks, ransomware, and social attacks and may not survive one incident.

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Anton on Security

JUNE 10, 2022

To further illustrate this point, one of the innovations sandbox participants showed the slide that mentioned that the VPN market alone today is larger than the entirety of all cloud security markets, defined broadly and loosely, and then rounded upwards. A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.”

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. Open-source tools can also be valuable; for example, tools like KeePass for password management or ClamAV for antivirus protection are free and widely respected.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The use of non-approved applications, known as ‘shadow IT’ can introduce dangerous points of vulnerability, but good application management practices can ensure that only approved programs are being used with proper oversight from a security professional.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2022

To further illustrate this point, one of the innovations sandbox participants showed the slide that mentioned that the VPN market alone today is larger than the entirety of all cloud security markets, defined broadly and loosely, and then rounded upwards. A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.”

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Consider using a password manager. If you want to create your own passwords, go for something completely random, like your grandmother’s phone number in a code that uses the second letter of each letter associated with a phone key interface interspersed with the letter of a complex molecule of your choice.(Or

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Here we’ll focus on removal tools. Prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive data.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. This is where a password manager comes in. Not only can it create lengthy and complex passwords, it remembers them all for you. Your password manager can help with this. Take care of your data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

With the rise in malware and ransomware and a growing reliance on the internet, antivirus solutions are critical for protecting your data and applications. Multi-layer ransomware protection. Virtual private network ( VPN ). Ransomware protection. Password manager. What’s the best antivirus software?

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

When it comes to the number of exposed databases, Elasticsearch leads the pack with 19,814 instances without any kind of authentication in place, putting more than 14 terabytes of data at risk of being stolen or taken hostage by ransomware gangs. Can’t come up with a strong password? Keep your database software up to date.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Malware and ransomware. Ransomware blocks an employer’s access to its data via encryption, and the employer will have to pay a ransom to access it. You should never use the same password, or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Upon investigation, you discover it’s ransomware. You look for your cold replica in your DR site, but like your production servers, it has also been encrypted by ransomware. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware. Ransom notes are on the desktops.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email. That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). A virtual private network (VPN) takes a public internet connection (i.e. Key Features of a VPN. Best VPNs for Business.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. Lo and behold, the attachment contained ransomware. Do use a VPN on public WiFi connections.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That same employee might not think twice before opening an attachment in an email that appears to come from their manager, only to learn the attachment contained ransomware when it’s too late. The reason many employees use the same passwords across all work accounts is simple – they can keep track of them all.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 16, 2023

This exclusive bundle includes online dark web monitoring and identity theft support, so don't miss out on this discounted year-long subscription.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. Using strong passwords ensures you have a strong first line of defense for your sensitive information. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

These stays can mean extended exposure to sensitive client data or proprietary information or enough time to parse through a managed service provider’s client network. SamSam Ransomware: Malware Specializing in RDP. Read more : Secure Access for Remote Workers: RDP, VPN, & VDI. Examples of Notable RDP Attacks.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

Cryptocurrency retreat will make ransomware less profitable: The gold rush for bitcoin and similar currencies went hand-in-hand with a plague of ransomware: Bitcoin’s peak at close to $20,000 in value in 2017 coincided with a 400% increase in ransomware attacks.

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Threatpost

JANUARY 4, 2021

Over 500,000 leaked credentials tied to the top two dozen leading gaming companies are for sale online.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

As the name suggests, Bitdefender Premium Security is a premium endpoint antivirus solution that offers malware protection, unlimited virtual private network (VPN) traffic, and priority support for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS endpoints. The software includes Premium Antivirus, Secure VPN, and Safe Browsing. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. To help guard against bad passwords, an organization can centrally manage passwords and provide password manager solutions to employees.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Rootkit Scanning and Removal Product Guide 5 Best Rootkit Scanners and Removers: Anti-Rootkit Tools Virtual Private Network (VPN) Virtual private networks (VPNs) have long been used to protect and regulate user traffic for private networks on public channels.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 8, 2021

Weak credentials are a particularly pressing concern, as many users reuse their device passwords for remote RDP logins. This password recycling could let cybercriminals access your system through credential stuffing or a brute-force attack. Many companies leave password management to their employees.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense. Read more on the latest threat actors’ techniques with How Ransomware Uses Encryption – and Evolves. Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel like a password manager.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Have regular conversations about cybersecurity in manager and employee one-on-one meetings. Install software like password managers to help employees manage their credentials safely. VPN Vulnerabilities Although VPNs create a private tunnel for organizations’ network communications, they can still be breached.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution. Better User Access Controls As organizations grow, managing users will become time consuming and the potential loss of a breach will increase.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 7, 2021

The antivirus solution offers a wealth of advanced privacy and security features, including a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Multi-layer ransomware protection helps keep your files safe from malicious entities. A secure VPN for absolute online privacy, at 200 MB per day, per device. Bitdefender Total Security features.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. No specific tool exists to defend specifically against nation state attacks, ransomware gangs, or hacktivists.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

UEM is an attempt to bring together all of the different endpoint management and protection tools into one integrated console. As such, it encompasses areas such as antivirus , anti-spam, malware protection , ransomware protection , and mobile device protection. Gartner sees such consolidation as an overall trend.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A virtual private network (VPN) allows for much more secure connections, but only 53% of workers are using one to access their corporate networks. Cybercriminals’ main goal as usual is to persuade users to visit fraudulent sites or download and install malware, which could be anything from keyloggers to ransomware and miners.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

It can be ransomware (you need to pay a ransom to regain control over your computer) or something less intrusive that steals your information. If you must log in to an account of any kind while on public WiFi, use a VPN for encrypting all your internet traffic. Use a reliable password manager. Hackers love it.

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