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Center for Internet Security: 18 security controls you need

Network World

The Center for Internet Security has updated its set of safeguards for warding off the five most common types of attacks facing enterprise networks—web-application hacking, insider and privilege misuse, malware, ransomware, and targeted intrusions.

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Cisco Talos Research: New Lazarus Group Attack Malware Campaign Hits UK & US Businesses

Tech Republic Security

The Cisco Talos report exposes new malware used by the group to target Internet backbone infrastructure and healthcare organizations in the U.K. and the U.S.

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5 DNS services to provide a layer of internet security

Network World

Having thorough IT security usually means having a layered approach. Basic antivirus, for instance, might catch PC-based malware once a user downloads it, but you could try to block it before it ever reaches the user device, or at least have another security mechanism in place that might catch it if the basic antivirus doesn’t.

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Insteon And The Internet Of Bricks

Forrester IT

The culprit appears to not be malicious malware but rather financial circumstances that have caused the company to cease operations. […]. Last month, smart home provider Insteon appears to have shut down, rendering the Insteon hubs inoperable.

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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. It also introduces new security challenges that demand our attention, especially as IoT is integrated into operational technology (OT) environments. billion devices reported in 2023.

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Hackers Have Been Sending Malware-Filled USB Sticks to U.S. Companies Disguised as Presents

Gizmodo

Using friendly-looking USB sticks as a vector for malware distribution is a trick as old as the internet itself and, apparently, it’s still quite popular with the criminals. Read more.

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Experts Sound Alarm on Critical Cloud Security Risks

SecureWorld News

However, security has struggled to keep up with the rapid pace of cloud innovation. Misconfigurations, vulnerable services, advanced malware, and sheer scale have opened cracks in cloud security. A new report from Qualys highlights critical security issues organizations face as they adopt cloud computing models.

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