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Cybersecurity Tips to Avoid Fouls During March Madness

SecureWorld News

Phishing schemes One of the biggest threats is phishing, where fraudulent emails, texts, or social media messages impersonate legitimate sources like sports sites to steal credentials or personal data. These can be vehicles for delivering malware, committing fraud, or harvesting valuable data.

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Hackers Seek to Score Against Super Bowl Cyber Defense

SecureWorld News

Major sporting events like the Super Bowl face elevated cyber risks due to the proliferation of connected networks and devices used by venues, teams, vendors, media, and attendees. Potential risks span from malware infections to denial-of-service attacks to theft of sensitive data. This year, the U.S.

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Cybersecurity Experts Sound the Alarm Ahead of Super Bowl LVII

SecureWorld News

So, of course, the largest sporting event in the United States is no exception. Many might see this as an innocent sporting event only and not the cultural phenomenon that creates opportunities for criminals. Cybersecurity experts are warning of increased cyber threats ahead of Super Bowl LVII, set to take place on February 5, 2023.

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A new age of digital defense: The MonoDefense security suite review

Dataconomy

More than just a regular guardian, it comes packed with an arsenal of tools – from a powerful VPN to a vigilant DNS firewall, a crafty SmartDNS, a rock-solid password manager, and a trusty Authenticator to double down on security. Authenticator KeepSolid Authenticator is a security tool designed to enhance account protection.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO Business Intelligence

5G also includes secure identity management, enhanced authentication and a core network architecture that can support network slicing, continuous secure connectivity for mobile devices and lower latency.

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What Is the Cyber Threat to Sports?

SecureWorld News

With sports returning to fields and arenas across the globe, much of the focus lies beyond the games themselves: namely, protecting players, coaches, and staff from the spread of COVID-19. Sports and cybersecurity: the intersection. While the connection between sports and cybersecurity isn't obvious, though, it is significant.

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AT&T confirms huge data brach impacting 70M+ customers in total

Dataconomy

This prevalent problem highlights the universal challenge of data breaches, impacting sectors ranging from finance and healthcare to sports and food services. This could be a text message code, an email, or an authentication app. Regularly update your operating system, browsers, and all applications. Featured image credit: AT&T

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