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‘Extremely bad’ vulnerability found in widely used logging system

The Verge

If exploited, the vulnerability allows remote code execution on vulnerable servers, giving an attacker the ability to import malware that would completely compromise machines. The vulnerability is found in log4j, an open-source logging library used by apps and services across the internet.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Scammers and malware operators are increasingly adept at mimicking popular brands in their ad snippets, which makes it problematic for the average user to tell the wheat from the chaff. One of the biggest pitfalls with malvertising is how difficult it can be to detect.

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Cybersecurity: Is AI Ready for Primetime In Cyber Defense?

CTOvision

What’s amazing about this project is that AirBnB has released it as open source to the community so that anyone can use it. Netflix is committed to open source, and has a very sophisticated real time workflow. Analysts believe that most malware goes undetected from 100-250+ days. With cybercrime, it’s the same.

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How can such a small file do so much damage?

Dataconomy

Zip bombs can also be used to spread malware or to steal data. Once the antivirus software is disabled, the attacker can then send other malware to the company’s computers. To set up a web application firewall (WAF), you will need to: Choose a WAF solution.

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Data Security and its Importance on the Internet

Galido

Hacking and data breaches are a common thing today, especially with the rise of open source platforms and electronic transactions. Stop Malware Attacks and Online Identity Theft. A common way for malware to attack is for it to find exploits and vulnerabilities in a system. Turn on your firewall.

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Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: Cost-Effective Defense Strategies

SecureWorld News

For instance, hardware- or software-based firewalls can monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic and block suspicious activity. Open-source tools can also be valuable; for example, tools like KeePass for password management or ClamAV for antivirus protection are free and widely respected.

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How WordPress Provides the Perfect Platform for Augmenting Brand Visibility

Galido

As an open source content management system (CMS) , WordPress helps to create websites without developers and designers intruding at every step. It has plugins to protect sites from hackers and malware. Firewalls shield your sites at all times and WordPress redirects unsafe HTTP requests to the HTTPS version.