eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Akira ransomware group made news too, expanding its attacks to include Linux-based systems, and Trend Micro issued a fix for a zero-day vulnerability in its Apex One endpoint security tools. The problem: The Akira ransomware group is back in the headlines. Also read: Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture Sept.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A surge of critical vulnerabilities and zero-day exploits has made for a very busy week in IT security, affecting a range of tech giants like Atlassian, Cisco, Apple, Arm, Qualcomm and Microsoft. The problem: Arm has issued a security alert on CVE-2023-4211 , an actively exploited vulnerability in its Mali GPU drivers.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Ransomware groups continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities. Now ransomware attackers, possibly affiliated with FIN8, are exploiting unpatched Citrix products to launch attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Vulnerability Management: This scans systems for vulnerabilities on a regular basis, prioritizing them based on risk profiles, and implementing fixes and updates to mitigate known security risks. Here are some examples of hybrid cloud security architectures.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Malware & Ransomware Malware, including ransomware, is another major threat to the banking sector. Ransomware, in particular, locks users out of their own systems or data while attackers demand a ransom to restore access. Malware is malicious software that can infect bank systems, steal data, or even shut down operations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Platforms) Cloud Workload Protection Platforms are a great option for companies looking to secure specific workloads and applications in the cloud. CWPP provides strong defenses against a wide range of risks such as malware , ransomware , DDoS attacks , configuration errors , insider threats, and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This ambiguity might result in security vulnerabilities, allowing certain sections of cloud infrastructure to be inadequately safeguarded. Increasing Threats from Ransomware, Phishing & Malware The increasing incidence of ransomware, phishing, and malware attacks in public cloud services poses a growing threat.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

One recent example that underscores this importance is the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Ransomware can cripple essential functions until a ransom is paid, while malware may lead to unauthorized control or surveillance of the system. Every access request is verified, reducing the risk of internal vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Evaluating EDR solutions: Compare several EDR systems by assessing your organization’s specific needs, testing demos, and deciding which best fits your security requirements. 10 Key Capabilities of EDR EDR systems improve cyber security through features such as threat hunting, ransomware rollback, and continuous data analysis.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

Benefits of Using EDR Solutions EDR tools improve threat hunting by detecting hidden threats, restoring ransomware to its pre-infection form, increasing visibility through continuous analysis, reducing dwell time by immediately neutralizing threats, and streamlining incident response. per device. What Is Antivirus Software?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

See how one managed service provider uses VLANs to protect backups from ransomware: Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture Tagged VLANs A tagged VLAN is a virtual local area network — or multiple VLANs — that uses different ID tags to segment network traffic into more specific broadcast domains.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

NIST continues to encourage the development of lightweight cryptography that can be used in constrained environments and researchers also continue to explore new types of hardware (microchips, architecture, etc.) Ransomware attackers will use encryption programs to lock hard drives, folders, and data to prevent legitimate access.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Explore incident response and data breach policies: Inquire about the vendor’s solutions for detecting, reporting, and responding to security issues, as well as their communication protocols for alerting customers about any breaches or vulnerabilities. Confirm that the vendor uses industry-standard security technologies and processes.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In this shifting landscape, organizations must evolve their security strategies and incorporate advanced phishing prevention controls into their broader network security defenses. Follow Zscaler ThreatLabz on X (Twitter) and our Security Research Blog to stay on top of the latest cyberthreats and security research.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For an example of VLANs used for network security segmentation purposes, see Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture. Otherwise — unless an error like dual tagging occurs — that packet is labeled and set up to stay among the hosts, ports, and switches that are present on its particular VLAN. Is VLAN Tagging Necessary?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Relying on a third party like a managed security service provider (MSSP) to be your eyes and ears delivers the simplicity and efficacy needed for an effective data protection program. Like other security defenses, DLP is also increasingly being offered as a service. Cloud Security Platform Delivery. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. Malware and Ransomware Malware infections and ransomware attacks can cripple cloud workloads, propagate to associated workloads, causing the damage to escalate.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) CWPP protects cloud workloads against a number of threats, including malware, ransomware, DDoS assaults, misconfigurations, insider threats, and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Organizations adhering to regulatory requirements: Implementing cloud database security enables you to effectively comply with regulations and avoid penalties and legal liability associated with data breaches. Integrate these practices with advanced security tools to improve threat detection and response skills.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

With microsegmentation, the most sensitive parts of a network are roped off with stricter policies, often with zero-trust architecture and identity and access management protections in place. In theory, only authorized users and role types can access these parts of the network, even during security crises.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Prepare incident response plans in advance for likely events (ransomware attack, firewall zero-day vulnerability, etc.) Adopt IRM to embed risk awareness throughout the organization and create a more secure and aligned culture. For more of a focus on IT security, consider reading about network security architecture.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

They’ll scour your systems with a fine-toothed comb, poking and prodding to find any weak spots or faults in your security defenses. Rather than just identifying surface-level vulnerabilities, they can trace problems back to their source in coding errors, design flaws, or faulty architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. However, this disruptive change from traditional models will prompt a change in the focus of phishing campaigns to bypass these new architectures.

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