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Google Takes Legal Action Against CryptBot Malware Distributors

SecureWorld News

Google has obtained a temporary court order to disrupt the distribution of CryptBot, a Windows-based information-stealing malware that has infected more than 670,000 computers in 2022. Google suspects that the major distributors of CryptBot are operating a "worldwide criminal enterprise" based out of Pakistan.

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Palo Alto targets zero-day threats with new firewall software

Network World

Palo Alto Networks has released next-generation firewall (NGFW) software that includes some 50 new features aimed at helping enterprise organizations battle zero-day threats and advanced malware attacks. The new features are built into the latest version of Palo Alto's firewall operating system – PAN 11.0

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Invincea Announces 54 New Enterprise Customers for Its Flagship Enterprise Solution, $8.1M in Advanced Research Contracts for Its Labs Division

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News like the release below shows how virtuous this firm is being in the enterprise IT domain. Their solutions are now enhancing enterprise defenses in every major sector of the economy and at firms of all sizes. Invincea Announces 54 New Enterprise Customers For its Flagship Enterprise Solution, $8.1M – bg.

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Enterprise IT in 2014 – Under-the-Radar Challenges with WAN Bandwidth, BYOD, and XP Security

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These factors will prevent some global companies from successfully deploying bandwidth-hungry enterprise IT strategies worldwide, such as virtualization and data center consolidation. According to the latest statistics on worldwide operating system use, 29 percent are still using the expiring operating system.

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Security and Windows 10 Will Cross Paths for Enterprises

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Last year, Enterprise IT was dramatically shaped by the influx of security breaches, data leaks and a new wave of hackers. and that Windows 10 was better than the Enterprise could have imagined. This year, two of 2014’s biggest stories will intersect as security and Windows 10 prepare to re-shape the Enterprise. By Deepak Kumar.

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Why You Need to Get on the Zero Trust Network Access Express Lane

CIO Business Intelligence

Today’s work from anywhere culture, escalating ransomware, and an explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are among the trends that are driving enterprises to rethink their approach to secure network access. VPNs typically don’t scan for viruses or other malware. Zero trust is the way forward. Improved control over data.

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How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

CIO Business Intelligence

Small- and medium-sized businesses and enterprises have accelerated their move into the cloud since the global pandemic. Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services. A powerful choice in the cyberthreat fight is a WAAP solution.

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