SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The rise of personal gadgets, the shift towards remote work, the BYOD trend , and advances in AI have all contributed to home networks becoming an extension of companies' cyber defense perimeters. However, many end-users do not recognize their home networks as extensions of their company's security boundaries.

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - How to Protect Your PC from Viruses and Malware - Information Technology Blog. Knowing the fact malware threat is not limited to any user base or country, as it is looming large and causing serious data security threat, it becomes important to apply preventive measures. Enable Firewall.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Image Credit: Brian Klug Every CIO realizes that a key part of their job is to find ways to keep the bad guys out of the company’s networks. To do this we invest a great deal of money and time in setting up fire walls, implementing two-factor verification, and a host of other security features. If that happens, what can we do?

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Galido

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - The Small Business Guide to Information Security - Information Technology Blog. Information security is a major issue in the business world, and security breaches cost businesses millions of dollars per year. A firewall acts as the first line of defense and will alert you of intrusions.

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Galido

MARCH 4, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year - Information Technology Blog. What is Malware? Malware or malicious software is designed to damage or disable computers and can often cause serious damage before they are even detected. Malware prevention VS. Malware detection.

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CTOvision

JUNE 3, 2016

Consumers need to understand that security problems don’t end with their laptops and phones, the same concerns are valid for any connected device in the home and the same security rationale must be applied, especially for routers where it is the first, last and only line of defense to every device in the home.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 24, 2020

For remote workers, endpoint security is perhaps the most essential measure as this is important in detecting the latest malware attacks. Growth in malware during COVID-19. It is sadly the case that as the instances of remote working have risen, so has the number of malware attacks against businesses.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Connected medical devices, also known as the Internet of Medical Things or IoMT, are revolutionizing healthcare, not only from an operational standpoint but related to patient care. But ransomware isn’t the only risk.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. However, conventional solutions such as antivirus, firewalls, and other detection and blocking tools can only offer a limited level of security. How does the browser Isolation system work?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. Benefits of safeguarding global assets Properly securing critical assets and data against cyber threats when operating overseas provides major benefits.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

When the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Defense (DoD) all work together on something, you know the subject is serious. CISA reports on Chinese malware strain. And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A recent spate of high-profile security breaches at some of the largest enterprises in Australia has reminded everyone of the importance of security. The biggest challenge when it comes to cyber crime is that there are so many different security risks to manage.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

By Bob Gourley We often highlight the importance of applying security controls to your enterprise. As a review, they are: 20 Critical Security Controls – Version 4.1. Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software on Mobile Devices, Laptops, Workstations, and Servers. Malware Defenses. Secure Network Engineering.

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Linux Academy

MAY 20, 2019

This is filtering provided at the network edge by a firewall with rules (ACLs) restricting what internal users are allowed to access. Some firewalls have the ability to filter by an application (layer 7 firewalls), but we’re going to concentrate on standard packet-filtering firewalls and their capabilities.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently wrote a letter to Senator Ron Wyden, responding to some questions he previously asked the Agency regarding the SolarWinds breach. CISA mentions that firewalls could have been used to neutralize the malware, limiting the impact of the breach.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

However, it has also introduced new security challenges, specifically related to cloud infrastructure and connectivity between workloads as organizations have limited control over those connectivity and communications. 3 We have seen an increase of 15% in cloud security breaches as compared to last year. 8 Complexity.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2022

Cyclops Blink was a two-tiered global botnet of thousands of infected network hardware devices, according to the DOJ. The DOJ discusses the operation in a recent statement: "The operation copied and removed malware from vulnerable internet-connected firewall devices that Sandworm used for command and control (C2) of the underlying botnet.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Update your browser.

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Network World

JUNE 15, 2017

The technology is merging with other networking technologies, ultimately becoming a feature of a much larger bundle. Predominantly, we’re seeing security and SD-WANs merge. Just consider some of the activity: Velocloud recently announced its SD-WAN Security Technology Partner Program to integrate with other security vendor’s products.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently wrote a letter to Senator Ron Wyden, responding to some questions he previously asked the Agency regarding the SolarWinds breach. CISA mentions that firewalls could have been used to neutralize the malware, limiting the impact of the breach.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

With networks and infrastructures extending beyond the safe school walls nowadays, cyber-attack threats against educational institutions are on the rise. According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Installing Malware.

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Galido

JULY 10, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - 7 IT Security Risks for Small Businesses - Information Technology Blog. Here are top IT security risks you should avoid or manage before they take your business down. Or do you take security for a granted just because you don’t have a huge volume of data? But, here is a wakeup call for all you….

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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. Trusted Networks: This auto-deactivates the VPN on familiar networks, like your home.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The typical organization already has firewalls, anti virus solutions, encrypted data solutions, data backups, network monitoring and security information management tools to hold data on how all that is working. But still the malware gets in. The malware gets in. Most will also have in place user training programs.

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CTOvision

JULY 13, 2016

The security landscape is one fraught with danger right now. The answer to all these ongoing security problems may be found in big data analytics. Perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise that big data can be used to improve a company’s security measures. The key to stopping the latest security threats is through adaptation.

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Network World

AUGUST 17, 2016

Customers of certain Cisco and Fortinet security gear need to patch exploits made public this week after a purported hack of NSA malware. Other exploits may affect Watchguard and TOPSEC products, but those companies did not immediately respond to inquiries. When they do this story will be updated.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Cybercriminals have all kinds of card skimming tricks up their digital sleeves and evolve their methods to avoid detection on corporate networks for as long as possible. While the use of an XOR cipher is not new, this is the first time Visa has observed its use in JavaScript skimming malware. Baka card skimming attack is unique.

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Phil Windley

AUGUST 28, 2023

Zero Trust is a security framework that is better attuned to the modern era of sophisticated threats and interconnected systems. As more and more work has gone remote and personal devices like phones, tablets, and even laptops are being used for work, a firewall—virtual or physical—offers less and less protection.

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CTOvision

JUNE 5, 2015

Cyber security breaches are becoming common news. The role of security is becoming more and more important in the IT sector. To solve security issues and to provide a rapid solution and response to security related problems, most of the companies are setting up Security Operations Center (SOC).

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Security teams at companies large and small are scrambling to patch a previously unknown vulnerability called Log4Shell, which has the potential to let hackers compromise millions of devices across the internet. Nearly every network security system runs some kind of logging process, which gives popular libraries like log4j an enormous reach.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Defense-in-depth, the gold standard in cyber security, has failed. The basis behind defense-in-depth is to deploy redundant layers of security products to defeat every part the cyber kill chain. Conceptually the new security stack is a hardware-based virtual enclave. Junaid Islam. But we now have a path to go forward with.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 28, 2022

Back then, protecting endpoints involved anti-malware tools that sniff out suspicious files based on static signatures. Companies had a clear delineation of the corporate boundary and considerable control over what enters the network. Security is now expected to follow endpoints wherever they go. Security is a moving target.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Scammers and malware operators are increasingly adept at mimicking popular brands in their ad snippets, which makes it problematic for the average user to tell the wheat from the chaff. These security checks often fail to identify black hat schemes, though.

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - 15 Sure-Fire Ways to Secure Your Blog In 2018 - Information Technology Blog. Websites are extremely susceptible to cyber-attacks from hackers as these unauthorized cyber geeks are constantly searching for weak points through which they can install malware or viruses on your website. Add security plugins.

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CTOvision

MARCH 12, 2015

CyberEdge Group surveyed more than 800 security decision makers and practitioners seeking a 360 degree view of threats, defenses and planned investments. Their bottom line up front: IT security spending is increasing, but confidence is falling. Phishing, malware, and zero-days top of mind. Security spending continues to rise.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 21, 2022

Keeping storage separate, as if in a silo, from your company’s comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is not only a lost opportunity, but, more importantly, it is also a trigger for increasing the risk of a cyber attack infiltrating, disrupting, costing, and making your company’s data a target for ransomware or malware. On March 9, the U.S.

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Galido

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - Data Security and its Importance on the Internet - Information Technology Blog. Users are partly responsible for their own safety, and often the lack of security updates and knowledge of security protocol has made them vulnerable to malicious attacks. Why Should You Care? Limiting Risk.

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