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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. To read this article in full, please click here

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Bing Chat spreads malware through ads, exploited by hackers

Dataconomy

According to various sources, the chatbot has been pushing malware ads under search queries, which is a huge cyber threat to people who trust and use the tool. It does that by checking your IP address, time zone, and various other system settings such as web rendering that identifies virtual machines,” said The Malwarebytes.”

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IoT malware starts showing destructive behavior

Network World

Hackers have started adding data-wiping routines to malware that's designed to infect internet-of-things and other embedded devices. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks found a new malware program dubbed Amnesia that infects digital video recorders through a year-old vulnerability.

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Use virtual containers to isolate ransomware

Network World

Keeping internal networks safe from the ravages of the Internet is increasingly hard, but virtual container solutions allow users to function normally while preventing the “deplorables” of the Internetmalware, exploits, and other negative phenomena – from reaching files and sensitive data.

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Are you ready for a state-sponsored cyber attack?

CTOvision

Right after identity theft, malware is the next favorite cyber attack technique. Installing malware on user devices and Internet accessible servers has become commonplace today. Malware detection software has greatly improved in recent years so there’s no reason not to implement it. Check Device and Server Software.

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Browser Isolation: The Missing Piece in Your Security Puzzle

SecureWorld News

The browser isolation technique considers non-whitelisted websites unreliable and isolates them from the local machine in a virtual environment. Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. Local browser isolation is the traditional method.

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VMWare: Patch ESXi Servers and Disable OpenSLP to Avoid Ransomware

SecureWorld News

This warning comes after a large-scale campaign of ransomware attacks targeted internet-exposed and vulnerable ESXi servers. This malware has been used to encrypt.vmxf,vmx,vmdk,vmsd, and.nvra files on compromised ESXi servers, and deploy ransom notes named "ransom.html" and "How to Restore Your Files.html."

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