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China Is Said to Close Major Hole in its Great Internet Firewall

Data Center Knowledge

(Bloomberg) — China’s government has told telecommunications carriers to block individuals’ access to virtual private networks by Feb. 1, people familiar with the matter said, thereby shutting a major window to the global internet. Beijing has ordered state-run telecommunications firms, which.

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Hacked Florida Water Plant Reportedly Had No Firewall and Poor Password Security

Gizmodo

Recent updates from government authorities claim the facility did not have some basic network protections—including a firewall. The water plant in Oldsmar, Fla. targeted by a hacker in a horrifying cyberattack last week is said to have exhibited very weak IT security practices. Read more.

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What Local, State, Federal Governments Should Do To Mitigate DDoS Threats

CTOvision

Governments have special roles in helping prevent DDoS attacks. Governments at Local, State and Federal Levels have massive infrastructures that should be protected to help prevent DDoS on others and they have important citizen-facing missions that need protection themselves. Governments can also help us all take collective action.

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American Industry Benefiting From Government Cybersecurity Executive Transitions

CTOvision

Businesses in every sector of the economy and of all sizes are realizing that effective cyber risk mitigation is not just a matter of buying new technologies or turning on a firewall. For decades corporate America has turned to former government executives as a source of talent. Now the issue becomes where to find this talent.

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The internet of trusted things

Dataconomy

IoT device security has become an increasingly pressing issue in recent years, as more and more devices become connected to the internet. The vulnerability of IoT devices to cyber-attacks and data breaches has made their security a top priority for individuals, organizations, and governments around the world.

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Government Agencies Discover New Chinese Malware Strain

SecureWorld News

And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government. Chinese government actors are using malware variants in conjunction with proxy servers to maintain a presence on victim networks and to further network exploitation. Scan all software downloaded from the Internet prior to executing. It's called Taidoor.

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What Home Users Should Do to Mitigate DDoS Threats

CTOvision

You can use the free Internet tool called the IoT Scanner to do a quick check for devices you have connected that are visible on the Internet. Consider using a paid service for your DNS to enable a DNS firewall. We also provide insights and tips aimed at the workplace and for Governments at Local, State and Federal levels.

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