SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Council staff were unable to remotely control or fix the lighting systems as the malware had locked them out. Non-essential operations were temporarily suspended as emergency response teams worked around the clock to understand the malware, prevent further damage, and initiate backups and recovery procedures where possible.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Once your computer or mobile device is connected to the Internet, there’s no guarantee of protection and safety of your personal files, whether you’re using it as a consumer or a corporate user. IBM’s latest Cyber Security Intelligence index report shows that: 1.5 There are 91,765,453 security events annually.

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Galido

JULY 30, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Best Online Security Tips From an I.T Whether you own a small company, a multinational corporation or a side business, online security is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Follow these six online security tips to protect yourself and your business from attack.

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Linux Academy

MAY 5, 2019

In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed patch management and using vulnerability scanning to see what vulnerabilities are in your infrastructure, and then we dove into the importance of data backups , as well as passwords and policies such as using MFA and proactively identifying compromised passwords to help secure your infrastructure.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 17, 2022

By Liam O’Murchu, Director, Security Technology and Response. The ransomware threat now dominates every security discussion I have with customers. The ransomware threat now dominates every security discussion I have with customers. Traditionally, attackers would just drop their malware on the endpoint and run it.

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Linux Academy

MAY 5, 2019

In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed patch management and using vulnerability scanning to see what vulnerabilities are in your infrastructure, and then we dove into the importance of data backups , as well as passwords and policies such as using MFA and proactively identifying compromised passwords to help secure your infrastructure.

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Linux Academy

MAY 6, 2019

In the past few weeks, we’ve discussed patch management and using vulnerability scanning to see what vulnerabilities are in your infrastructure, and then we dove into the importance of data backups , as well as passwords and policies such as using MFA and proactively identifying compromised passwords to help secure your infrastructure.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Mainly because the inexpensive, easy-to-use security system is an excellent smart home hub in disguise. I also admire Ring Alarm for leading the charge in disrupting the tired, expensive home security industry, thanks to its rock bottom prices, good hardware, and lack of long-term contracts.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it. It is important to note that MFA via email requires an internet connection to retrieve the email.

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CTOvision

MAY 22, 2014

Organizations are giving more priority to development of information security policies, as protecting their assets is one of the prominent things that needs to be considered. So an organization makes different strategies in implementing a security policy successfully. Security policies are tailored to the specific mission goals.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

Silas Cutler, Principal Reverse Engineer at security firm Stairwell, authored a report detailing Maui and what his team uncovered about the lesser-known ransomware variant. Only store personal patient data on internal systems that are protected by firewalls, and ensure extensive backups are available if data is ever compromised.".

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Galido

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

With the advance in technology, more and more people are exposed to the internet. Gradually they are learning to utilize the Internet for their daily requirements. Redudancy and Backups. Do you plan on doing your own backups? Does the webhost provide automated backups and how often? Enhanced Security.

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 9, 2022

These are worth a read if security and compliance are your jam (see here , here , here , here , here , here , and here ). Persistent malware in ESXi hypervisor environments? Chris Farris shares some tips for securing GitHub organizations. This article is an interesting look at Internet scanning.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

By raising the industry''s collective actionable intelligence, alliance participants will be able to deliver greater security for individual customers and organizations. "We Today’s security threats are more insidious and difficult to thwart than ever and they are outpacing the ability of organizations to protect themselves.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - 6 Internet Security Tips For 2020 - Information Technology Blog. There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Let’s take a look at some popular internet security tips for 2020.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the ever-evolving realm of information security, the principle of Least Privilege stands out as the cornerstone of safeguarding sensitive data. Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread.

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Dataconomy

APRIL 6, 2023

With the rise of the internet and other digital technologies, criminals have found new ways to commit fraud and engage in other illegal activities. By analyzing the security of computer systems and identifying vulnerabilities, computer forensics experts can help organizations implement better security measures and prevent future attacks.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Hundreds of millions of websites on the internet today rely on the content management system WordPress. Its relative simplicity of use, SEO friendliness, customization potential, flexibility, and built-in security setup are just some of the reasons why web developers and marketing professionals choose it to power their websites.

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Dataconomy

APRIL 6, 2023

With the rise of the internet and other digital technologies, criminals have found new ways to commit fraud and engage in other illegal activities. By analyzing the security of computer systems and identifying vulnerabilities, computer forensics experts can help organizations implement better security measures and prevent future attacks.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Now that some companies have managed to avoid paying ransom by restoring from backup, the gangs have upped their game. If they were to take the Bitcoin and run, security firms would stop making payments. My continuous message to clients is to secure and segment their infrastructure so these attacks are not as successful.

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Galido

JULY 30, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - 6 Internet Security Tips For 2018 - Information Technology Blog. There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Let’s take a look at some popular internet security tips for 2018.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 10, 2021

Every single electronic device with a microprocessor, operating system, and memory is susceptible to malware. In fact, there are so many types of malware— from logic bombs to ransomware—that the definitions and classifications are mind-bogglingly complex and often overlap based on a threat actor's intent. The answer might surprise you.

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Chief Seattle Greek Blog

AUGUST 14, 2012

My friend Glenn Fleischman of Seattle exposed his answers to all the common security questions, thereby saving hackers the trouble of a brute force attack on his own Internet presence. Always reboot without saving your files and never make take time to make those pesky backups. Turn on six factor authentication immediately.

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Galido

MAY 23, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - How to Protect Your WooCommerce Site from Hackers and Secure Your Customer Data? How Can I Secure My WooCommerce Store? With a shocking number of hacking incidences taking place in the world every day, security has become the top priority for any website. Secure DDoS Defense.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It’s been drilled into all of us time and again how the internet can be as dangerous as it is amazing. This article explores some lesser-known features of several security tools everyone should take advantage of. Security is one of them. It’s also never been more dangerous unless your connection is secure.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

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Galido

APRIL 30, 2019

Ensure Your Network Security Is Always Up-to-Date. The businesses they transacted with lacked network security. A common factor among these firms is that they relied on outdated security programs. If this happens, the virus or malware can then infect the entire company network. More Cost-Effective than an In-House Team.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 19, 2023

I first met Dan when he was literally saving the world; okay, at least saving the internet as we know it today by disclosing to the major ISPs in the world a flaw he’d found in the Domain Name System or DNS. Dan found a flaw that could have crippled the internet. All kinds of security protections, different things.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

They also had a piece of malware called killdisk position on the systems so that when the systems rebooted, it would kick off deleting all the files and deleting all the systems. In a moment I’ll introduce you to someone who is trying to do that--bring ICS equipment to security conferences. But also war over the internet.

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mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Internet of things? photo credit: JavadR via pixabay cc In case you’re unfamiliar, ransomware is exactly what it sounds like: Malware that holds your files ransom. Next, take the three-step plan to protect against ransomware that is outlined in this article : Cybersecurity measures, backups, and education. Cybersecurity?

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I am a global security adviser at Splunk. And I work on a team called surge which is primarily a research group focused on security. Vamosi: Ransomware is the latest trend in malware. It’s a clever way for malware to be monetized. And if the whole world goes blind, the internet shuts down.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

While digital voting systems are more secure today, what about the larger ecosystem, starting from the moment you register until your vote is counted? Who’s keeping those systems secure? Clearly having individual vendors provide the security wasn’t working, so the state moved toward adopting open source software.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

While digital voting systems are more secure today, what about the larger ecosystem, starting from the moment you register until your vote is counted? Who’s keeping those systems secure? Clearly having individual vendors provide the security wasn’t working, so the state moved toward adopting open source software.

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System Open Source Security Software 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While digital voting systems are more secure today, what about the larger ecosystem, starting from the moment you register until your vote is counted? Who’s keeping those systems secure? Clearly having individual vendors provide the security wasn’t working, so the state moved toward adopting open source software.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

I’m just not convinced that a fingerprint or an image of my face is secure enough. In security we traditionally define the different factors of authentication as something you know, so that could be the username and password, or an answer to a security question. I'm a cyber security professional, I guess.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

He also talks about his infosec journey hacking cryptocurrencies, joining the Digital Defense Service and CISA, and helping secure the 2020 presidential election… all before the age of 22. Vamosi: That's Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under the US Department of Homeland Security.

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