CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Although Giant Screening and Giant Finance+ services remain unaffected, sources report that the backend servers recording the backup information were partially disrupted in the incident. NCSC, ICO and the insurers of GiantPay are aware of the incident and are working closely with the company in finding who is behind the attack.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). In some attacks, government experts also observed the sabotage of backup or auditing devices to make recovery more difficult, the encryption of entire virtual servers, the use of scripting environments (i.e.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here are our top 4 cybersecurity tips your business can deploy now to get proactive on preventing data breaches , site defacement, DDoS attacks and other threats that put your sites at risk. Why are DDoS attacks so important to prevent? Prepare for disaster recovery with Website Backup.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Data Security & Recovery Measures Reliable CSPs provide high-level security and backup services; in the event of data loss, recovery is possible. Users have direct control over data security but are also responsible for backup procedures and permanently lost data in the event of device damage or loss.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2023

In today’s digital age, profit-making organizations across industries are increasingly reliant on technology and the internet to conduct their operations. While this technological advancement brings numerous benefits, it also exposes businesses to various cybersecurity risks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

DDoS Attacks How they occur: Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks overload cloud and network systems, interrupting access and triggering service disruptions. Private Cloud Security Risks A mix of technology, processes, and strategic planning is required to handle these challenges of private cloud security.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Work in tandem with your hosting provider to leverage managed WordPress specialty hosting assistance, enquiring about their incumbent technologies, proactive monitoring, malware detection, backups, and DDoS mitigation, among others. Schedule daily backups to create multiple restore points.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2024

Why Cybersecurity is Vital for Start-Ups New online businesses in competitive sectors like e-commerce, technology, or online gaming rely on data security to maintain customer trust. Use Secure Hosting Services Choose a secure hosting provider with robust features like firewalls, regular backups, and intrusion detection systems.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 7, 2024

Cyber espionage, a subset of cyber warfare, focuses on the covert theft of sensitive information or intellectual property, further fueling the race for technological superiority. DDoS attacks can overwhelm websites and disrupt services. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment for its release.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There are dozens of Linux malware families out there today threatening SMBs with anything from ransomware to DDoS attacks. QNAPCrypt exploits a vulnerability in QNAP NAS running HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync) to allow remote attackers to log in to a device. Cloud Snooper. How it works. encrypt extension being appended to affected files.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Vendor reports note huge volume of attacks on local and public infrastructure, such as: CrowdStrike: Monitored hacktivist and nation-state distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks related to the Israli-Palestinian conflict, including against a US airport. 50,000 DDoS attacks on public domain name service (DNS) resolvers.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. From a GUI enterprise manager to advanced logical replication, backup and recovery, and a migration toolkit, EDB is a go-to vendor for all Postgre database administrators.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2023

ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) has reason to believe that ransomware gangs will begin targeting transportation operational technology (OT) systems in the foreseeable future. Hacktivist and DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks will likely continue due to geopolitical tensions and ideological motives.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 11, 2021

After Avaddon actors gain access to a victim’s network, they map the network and identify backups for deletion and/or encryption. Like many other ransomware operators Avaddon has also increased pressure on its victims by threatening to publicize exfiltrated data on the dark web , and by performing DDoS attacks. Additional threats.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

More recently, some threat groups have begun to add data destruction to their arsenal to raise the stakes even further, and DDoS attacks have also been threatened as a means of getting organizations to pay ransoms. Black Basta uses a double-extortion RaaS model with the added threat of DDoS attacks. What is Ransomware as a Service?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Sentinel Labs reported the new trend earlier this month, as ransomware groups have adopted the latest technology. The BlackCat ALPHV threat group is known for being an early adopter of extortion schemes, threatening their victims with DDoS attacks , and leaking exfiltrated data online. Black Basta and PLAY Ransomware: Automated Chunks.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

These factors have combined to push many organizations toward adoption of technologies – like cloud applications, VPNs and home networks – with bugs and misconfigurations that are most likely to be exploited by ransomware groups.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Today’s columnist, Glenn Mulvaney of Clumio, says while ransomware has become a hot-button issue, companies also need to focus on viruses, DDoS attacks, cryptojacking, and securing the cloud. Ransomware, security threats, and fraud are an ever-present part of the technology landscape. FBI CreativeCommons Credit: CC PDM 1.0.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This dollar amount is scary enough, but we also need to add on the consequences of other incidents such as business email compromise (BEC) , distributed denial of service (DDoS) , or even something as mundane as severed internet access. The assignment of backup resources will also be useful as a contingency. Yet, it can get worse.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

As high-profile data breaches and leaks continue making headlines, a new report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the triple-whammy of factors enabling this tidal wave of personal data theft. These escalations have made ransomware an even more potent data breach threat.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security in banking refers to technologies, practices, and processes designed to protect banks’ digital systems, data, and networks from cybersecurity threats. Real-world example: In 2022, UK financial institutions experienced a surge in DDoS attacks , with several major banks targeted.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Implement Security Controls Following NIST’s cloud security model, develop policies, methods, and technology for protecting cloud assets, such as access control, encryption, and network security. Document the findings: Keep track of the discovered assets, their classification, and the rationale for priority.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Adopts proactive security: Uses automated technologies for vulnerability scans and misconfiguration checks to identify and address threats before they arise. This includes deploying technologies for encryption, monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat detection. Prevents mishaps and reduces the severity of threats.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections 10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know Overall Network Security Best Practices Best practices for network security directly counter the major threats to the network with specific technologies and controls. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Traditionally, this technology implicitly distrusts external traffic and implicitly trusts internal traffic. or segregated as cloud or network attached storage (NAS).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Part of what makes cybercrime such a vast enterprise is that there are so many digital elements within the technology stack that can be attacked – from networks to web apps. Distributed denial of service (DDoS) prevention: Tools that protect the site from crashing under the strain of DDoS attacks. What’s in the tech stack?

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Triple extortion: adding a threat to expose the victim’s internal infrastructure to DDoS attacks. The model became widespread after the LockBit gang got DDoS’ed , possibly by a victim. DDoS attacks in that case are not necessary. This is the most popular model among ransomware gangs today.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Cloud services often provide strong encryption technologies to protect stored data. Firewalls are used to safeguard cloud resources from unauthorized access and possible dangers like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults. To prevent this, perform these steps: Use DDoS mitigation services offered by your cloud provider.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Ransomware has already been combined with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks , and Manky notes that ransomware could see the addition of wiper malware, “which could not only wreck data but destroy systems and hardware. See also: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. AI Attacks Lead to Regulation.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

RADIUS and TACACS+ apply to specific types of endpoints, but the ZTNA-as-a-Service product works for all kinds of devices, including Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoints, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and industrial IoT (IIoT).

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

Many companies in various industries have made digital transformations, as new and emerging technologies offer plenty of benefits. These cybersecurity practices include using unique passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), data backups, secure Wi-Fi networks, and anti-virus software. Adopt cloud services. According to the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 26, 2022

encryption in transit Tools for remote management , global dashboards, and geo IP tracking Access to 24×7 DevOps team for technical support and remediating active threats Logical secure access including role-based access control, 2FA , and SSO Automate configuration backup and recovery for resilient policies and controls.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too. to protect sensitive data.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2023

Most hosting providers already support enhanced security measures such as DDOS Protection and HTTPS. Some newer technologies also give businesses benefits in terms of efficient resource management. Frequent backups of data or snapshots of a webpage’s code are a very common disaster recovery feature offered to a lot of groups.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Botnets : Networks of compromised computers are controlled by a central attacker and used for various malicious activities such as launching coordinated distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks, providing a staging point for attacks on other victims, or distributing spam.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Malicious hackers are taking advantage of technological advancements and developments to hack and exploit the resources of businesses. The following table shows some classifications that reflect realistic and prominent threats to a company's personnel, data, and technology. Application Layer. Network elements. Information.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Companies acquiring technology to solve an existing problem will be less likely to see any positive return. AI-enabled security protection layers are needed to handle the expected growth of AI-enabled email phishing attacks, DDoS attacks, and identity theft. Planning for the future makes this deal good for all Cisco clients.

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