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Evolution and rise of the Avaddon Ransomware-as-a-Service

Security Affairs

In February, the Spanish student Javier Yuste released a free decryption tool for the Avaddon ransomware that can be used by the victims to recover their encrypted files for free. The Avaddon ransomware quickly reacted to the availability of the decryptor and released an update for the code of their malware that made the tool inefficient.

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2021

eSecurity Planet

The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. ESET Protect Advanced complies with data regulation thanks to full disk encryption capabilities on Windows and macOS. Get started today! Learn more about ESET PROTECT Advanced. Visit website.

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Best Network Security Tools 2021

eSecurity Planet

Since 2003, Splunk’s machine data analysis capabilities have made the firm an industry staple. For NGFWs, Akamai’s Kona Site Defender can deflect the most significant DDoS attacks , maintain performance during attacks, and pre-define application-layer controls. Security information and event management (SIEM): Splunk.

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Top Web Application Firewall (WAF) Vendors

eSecurity Planet

With two options to choose from, the Web Application Protector (WAP) offers DDoS protection , bot management, and is pre-configured to detect the latest threats. Founded in 2003, Barracuda Networks is a Campbell, California-based vendor of network appliances and cloud services. Also Read: Cloud Bucket Vulnerability Management in 2021.

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The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

eSecurity Planet

In July 2001, the Code Red Worm attempted to subject the entire Internet to a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. Eventually, the infected computers were all directed to attempt a DDoS specifically on whitehouse.gov, though the White House managed to sidestep the assault. It later evolved to also include file encryption.

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Cyber CEO: The History Of Cybercrime, From 1834 To Present

Herjavec Group

After being released in 2003, he uses WiFi to commit attacks, program malware and steal credit card information. 2000 — Mafiaboy — 15-year-old Michael Calce, aka MafiaBoy, a Canadian high school student, unleashes a DDoS attack on several high-profile commercial websites including Amazon, CNN, eBay and Yahoo! presidential election.