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Network Security Policy

Tech Republic Security

To protect company data and reputation, it is essential to ensure that the network is secured from unauthorized access, data loss, malware infestations and security breaches. This can include internal and external systems, either company-owned or leased/rented/subscribed to. This must be done.

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Windows SmartScreen Vulnerability Exploited To Spread DarkGate Malware

IT Toolbox

DarkGate malware is being distributed by exploiting a vulnerability in Windows Defender SmartScreen. The post Windows SmartScreen Vulnerability Exploited To Spread DarkGate Malware appeared first on Spiceworks. Find out how the exploit works and the dangers that it poses to Windows systems.

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6 Strategies That Help When Traditional Cloud Security Fails

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Memory-based attacks exploit vulnerabilities in system memory to compromise data, steal information, or execute malware. The post 6 Strategies That Help When Traditional Cloud Security Fails appeared first on Spiceworks.

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The Essential Guide to Security Data

Tech Republic Security

Organizations must use every available resource to protect against the latest cyberattacks, the persistent nature of advanced threats, as well as the ease with which malware can cripple an entire network. One of the most important — and often overlooked — resources that organizations can tap into to solve these security challenges is data.

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Infostealer malware targets Facebook business accounts to capture sensitive data

Tech Republic Security

Ducktail malware tries to hijack the accounts of individuals who use Facebook’s Business and Ads platforms, says WithSecure Intelligence. The post Infostealer malware targets Facebook business accounts to capture sensitive data appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication

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A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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Mobile malware is on the rise: Know how to protect yourself from a virus or stolen data

Tech Republic Security

Don’t let mobile malware ruin your day or your device. The post Mobile malware is on the rise: Know how to protect yourself from a virus or stolen data appeared first on TechRepublic. Be aware of how this threat happens and take good precautions to avoid it.

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