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Top 5 Security Trends for CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

Multifactor authentication fatigue and biometrics shortcomings Multifactor authentication (MFA) is a popular technique for strengthening the security around logins. A second, more pernicious risk is the fact that ChatGPT can write malware. The malware itself is easy to buy on the Dark Web.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

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. Of course, good old vigilance won't go amiss.

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A Roundup of WordPress Security Issues

SecureWorld News

Contrary to a common belief, WordPress security isn't limited to the use of hard-to-guess access credentials and turnkey malware scanners. Of course, this approach is tempting because it requires little effort on a webmaster's end, but absolute protection is more complex than that. Malware can also drill a backdoor for future attacks.

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How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

CIO Business Intelligence

Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services. Attackers may upload malicious files or applications to cloud storage or use cloud infrastructure to propagate malware to unsuspecting users. What can businesses do?

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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. Phishing scams and malware attacks are among the most common threats, with hackers posing as legitimate organizations to trick users into revealing personal information or installing malicious software.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Scanning the Internet

ForAllSecure

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware. Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé

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The Small Business Guide to Information Security

Galido

You could incentivize one of your employees to take the course or take it yourself if you already have a foundation. Install Anti Malware Software and Prevent Phishing Attacks. Another important piece of software that you should install is anti-malware software. This also goes for administrative assistants.