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How to protect your organization against the latest malware threats

Tech Republic Security

With the shift toward remote working, cybercriminals have been targeting exploits in VPN, Internet of Things, and authentication technology, says cybersecurity firm Nuspire.

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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., However, MFA via SMS is not without its issues.

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Scott Lowe

Networking Lee Briggs (formerly of Pulumi, now with Tailscale) shows how to use the Tailscale Operator to create “free” Kubernetes load balancers (“free” as in no additional charge above and beyond what it would normally cost to operate a Kubernetes cluster). Think Linux doesn’t have malware?

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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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Data Security in Recruitment: How to Protect Candidate Privacy

SecureWorld News

The email would include an attachment that when clicked installs malware that steals the individual's sensitive information. Malware attacks Malware cyberattacks are designed to disrupt computer systems, access sensitive networks, and hack sensitive data. Malware attacks are carried out via infected websites and software.

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How to Spot a Fake Robinhood Email

SecureWorld News

How to spot phishing emails. Here are the best practices described: The sender's email domain (the web address that comes after the @ symbol): While the sender name may say "Robinhood", the email domain should be an authentic Robinhood domain: Authentic domain examples: @robinhood.com. Be especially wary of.zip,exe,doc files.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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