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Why API Security Is Everywhere (Except Where You Need It)

ForAllSecure

Application programming interfaces, or APIs, are everywhere. Even your bank likely has an API that you use when you check your balance or make a payment. This includes rigorous authentication procedures, regular vulnerability scanning, and refined access control for customer data.

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Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft

Galido

Acting as purposely malignant, malware is disguised as an authentic application available from an apparently trustworthy source. For achieving the set goal, a malware program must execute without being noticed or deleted, or without shutting down the targeted system. Guard/Seal Your Existing Vulnerabilities. Update your browser.

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Ingenious Phishing Tactics in the Modern Scammer's Toolbox

SecureWorld News

To view it, the unsuspecting person has to go through a rabbit hole of authentication steps. In the upshot of this trickery, the extracted file quietly runs a banking Trojan on the target's device. If you are a company executive, set up a phishing awareness training program for your employees.

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How to Keep Your Information Online Private and Secure

Galido

This is especially true for websites where private information is found, such as online banking websites and credit card sites. TWO STEP AUTHENTICATION. In addition to this, take advantage of a website’s two-step authentication. Turn on your firewall. This will help slow down hackers. BE CAREFUL OF WHO TO TRUST.

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Averting turbulence in the air

CIO Business Intelligence

This is not a simple task since it could potentially involve costly updates in software/hardware, significant changes in the codes, dataflow, system calls and most importantly, a downtime of end user programs. But what if they do not store any cardholder data? PCI DSS v4.0

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Security requires long haul planning

Cloud Musings

We also extract data from the Sonicwall firewall on who is accessing what type of data from where. The security analytic engine would flag that as being an unusual occurrence and Cloud Access Manager would interpret the higher risk score as a cue for stepping up authentication requirements. Bill: You’re welcome Kevin.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Common features include real-time scanning, web protection, email scanning, firewall capabilities, and ransomware protection. What are the risks of not following cyber hygiene practices?

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