Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. ” reads the FBI’s PIN.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 20, 2023

A security-aware one may have thought, what’s the chance of someone hacking my email vs. me finishing this work by Monday? You can stop data from being sent in the first place (blocking emails to external recipients, disabling USB ports) or protect it by using secure communication channels (VPN, encrypted email).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

The guys in the SOC discovered that the virus came in via a remote user , had spread over the VPN and then began to look for security flaws,” said Mendoza. Threat protection technology must be supported by immutability at the data level via snapshots as well as a tape air gap, he said. Both factors must be balanced.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In any industry that is developing and adopting new technology at pace you can expect growing pains and security is often the last thing on the developers’ minds. But the sector is only as secure as the technology it relies on, so our food supply requires secure IoT devices and Cloud services for food and agriculture too.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Promptly install available patches for commercial VPN solutions that provide access for remote employees and act as gateways to your network. Dedicated training courses can help, such as the ones provided on Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform. Make sure you can quickly access your backups in an emergency.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Promptly install available patches for commercial VPN solutions that provide access for remote employees and act as gateways to your network. Dedicated training courses can help, such as the ones provided on Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform. Make sure you can quickly access your backups in an emergency.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Create a comprehensive cybersecurity policy outlining the employees’ guidelines, best practices, and responsibilities regarding data protection, password management, incident reporting, and acceptable use of technology. This assures employees are well aware of the threats and how to respond at the right time.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Many businesses rushed to implement remote access solutions, VPNs and new cybersecurity technologies, all while seeking to increase bandwidth and establish control over what had become a decentralized network. Ultimately, The post Survey: COVID-19 Accelerates new Networking, Security Paradigms appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Create policies to include cybersecurity awareness training about advanced forms of social engineering for personnel that have access to your network. It is also important to repeat security awareness training regularly to keep your staff informed and vigilant. Anomalous VPN device logins or other suspicious logins.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

These five strategies can help you reduce human error security threats: 1. As technology changes, so do the phishing and social engineering methods of scammers and hackers. No matter how up-to-date on trends in cyber threats your workforce is, an employee education program can be a great way to increase employee awareness.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The Institute for Science and Technology ' Ransomware Task Force ' (RTF), which is a collaboration of more than 60 stakeholders, finally released its ransomware framework , which comprised of 48 strategies to tackle the ransomware problem. Flexibility and Security, You Can Have it All! Building a Security Conscious Workforce.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2023

— CybeReady, a global leader in security awareness training, today announced the release of its informative guide, “Five Workforce Security Strategies to Consider During Summer Holidays.” The use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and careful selection of websites is highly recommended in order to minimize these risks.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. email, remote desktops, and Citrix—and secure them with MFA. Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Despite the rapid evolution of what constitutes the users, assets, and connections, the fundamentals of networking security remain the same: block external threats, protect internal network communications, monitor the network for internal and external threats, and ensure that users only access authorized parts of the network.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 7, 2021

companies and even the major Japanese technology company Olympus, the group shut down, apparently due to pressure from law enforcement. Promptly install available patches for commercial VPN solutions providing access for remote employees and acting as gateways in your network. After a brief period of success targeting U.S.

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SecureList

MAY 25, 2021

Other recommendations for maximizing security of your organization: Do not expose remote desktop services (such as RDP) to public networks unless absolutely necessary and always use strong passwords for them. Dedicated training courses can help, such as those provided in the Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Protect your company computers, laptops and mobile devices with security products all managed via a cloud-based management console. Learn more about McAfee. Proofpoint.

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SecureList

APRIL 23, 2021

Citrix ADC/NetScaler or Pulse Secure VPN) or weak RDP credentials to breach the network. WastedLocker also appeared in 2020 and made global headlines when it knocked most popular services by Garmin, the well-known fitness and GPS technology company, offline for three days as it held the company’s data for a $10 million ransom.

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