Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS ). What is a PCI DSS Compliant Firewall? Protect cardholder data with a firewall.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

•Set up firewalls. Firewalls act as a defense line in preventing the possibility of threats entering your system. Firewalls create a barrier between the device and the internet by closing the ports to communication, preventing malicious programs from entering networks, and stopping a potential data breach on your device.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Occasional simulated cyber-attacks are the need of the hour as they help companies and SMBs learn about the current cybersecurity posture they own and how secure their IT assets are against the prevailing threats. The company can also be prepared with a solution, if in case it gets victimized against the cyber attack.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

While security controls such as automated pH testing would have prevented the poisoned water from being distributed, this story highlights how much critical infrastructures, such as water utilities, have become vulnerable to cyber attacks. What happened? Gaining visibility into your industrial infrastructure can be done manually.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

Today robust security frameworks are gaining traction for staying on top of patching software vulnerabilities, managing account access and responding swiftly to any suspicious activity detected on endpoint computing devices. Cybersecurity technology is far more advanced today than it was five years ago, or even two years ago.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re wondering how to protect your small business against a cyber attack, you’re not alone. Almost 60% of cyber attack victims are small businesses, and within two years of the first attack, the likelihood that a small business will experience another is approximately 28%. A Step-by-Step Guide to Mitigation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks. Here is a rundown of the benefits of an asset management software in cutting down cyber-related threats. IoT devices could be used like botnets so as to execute DDoS attacks. . . Control the cost and reporting of software assets. .

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

When it comes to cyber attacks, most businesses think: “It could never happen to us,” but some plots are just hitting a little too close to home. Related: T-Mobile breach reflects rising mobile device attacks. Living-off-the-land (LotL) attacks are providing a way for adversaries to stay under cover.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

It incorporates zero-trust technologies and software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). It can also deploy web filtering, threat prevention, DNS security, sandboxing, data loss prevention, next-generation firewall policies, information security and credential theft prevention. . The cyber threats landscape.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Keep software updated. Outdated software and operating systems are known risk factors in cybersecurity. Investing in top-notch firewalls is also essential, as they serve as the first line of defense against external threats. These worrying statistics underscore the need to be more proactive in preventing security breaches.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2019

UPnP-enabled devices running outdated software are exposed to a wide range of attacks exploiting known flaws in UPnP libraries. The post Too much UPnP-enabled connected devices still vulnerable to cyber attacks appeared first on Security Affairs. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 20, 2023

The terms computer security, information security and cybersecurity were practically non-existent in the 1980s, but believe it or not, firewalls have existed in some form since that time. Over the years, the traditional firewall has transformed to meet the demands of the modern workplace and adapt to an evolving threat landscape.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The software updates for your IT management tools arrive automatically and contain legitimate changes—but hidden inside the update is malware that gives hackers secret access to your network. Government and prominent security researchers, this type of attack is playing out right now on a global scale. And according to the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Mukerji: The big problem is complexity, which leads to an ever-expanding attack surface. Every time somebody rolls out a new application, new third-party service, new virtual machine, new software container or any new initiative this basically increases that attack surface. You need machine learning to keep up with it.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2022

And if an enterprise is under an active ransomware attack, or a series of attacks, that’s a pretty good indication several other gangs of hacking specialists came through earlier and paved the way. In short, overlapping cyber attacks have become the norm. This grim outlook is shared in a new white paper from Sophos.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, networks, and data from malicious attacks. Tools like firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption help safeguard information. Firewalls : Firewalls control network traffic and act as barriers between trusted internal networks and untrusted external ones.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack. A secure network starts with a strong password policy.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

By implementing bot protection, website owners and online service providers can reduce the risk of cyber attacks, protect sensitive data, and ensure a good experience for their users. Bot protection products can also help prevent DDoS attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The FBI is warning companies about the use of out-of-date Windows 7 systems, desktop sharing software TeamViewer, and weak account passwords. The alert comes after the recent attacks on the Oldsmar water treatment plant’s network where attackers tried to raise levels of sodium hydroxide, by a factor of more than 100.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

A data breach can potentially cripple your organization, so it’s crucial to set up firewalls and prop up valuable cyber defenses to protect sensitive data. However, not all cyber attacks occur digitally. Not all data breaches and other cyber attacks are directly caused by deliberate attempts by hackers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. They should create cyber security policies and regularly update security programs. .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5 Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box.

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Digital Shadows

APRIL 8, 2025

Our insights are relevant across industries, highlighting how these attackers deliberately probe for defense weaknesses and prey on organizations struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing pace of cyber attacks. com/news/security/massive-brute-force-attack-uses-28-million-ips-to-target-vpn-devices/ 2 hxxps://www.forbes[.]com/sites/daveywinder/2025/03/15/now-ransomware-attackers-can-brute-force-your-vpns-and-firewalls/

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Recent Cyber Attacks: Trends, Tactics, and Countermeasures What is FASTCash? Evolution of FASTCash to Target Linux Previously, FASTCash primarily targeted legacy systems running unsupported or outdated software, often on Windows-based platforms.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2022

This rampant software insecurity proves devastating to the 60% of small businesses that close within six months of being hit by a cyber-attack. Make application security a part of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Ensure the application is protected by a web application firewall (WAF). Coding Phase.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2020

Flaws Riddle Zyxel’s Network Management Software. Experts have found tens of security vulnerabilities in Zyxel Network Management Software, including backdoors and hardcoded SSH keys. “The attack surface is very large and many different stacks are being used it very interesting. . Also, there is no firewall by default.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2021

During the weekend, the New Zealand central bank announced that a cyber attack hit its infrastructure. According to the Government organization, one of its data systems has been breached by an unidentified hacker, commercially and personally sensitive information might have been accessed by the attackers. .

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Networks are complex and connect to a number of critical components — software, applications, databases, and various types of endpoints — that don’t all operate the same way, making it a complicated challenge to keep threats off the network.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

With the internet becoming a part of our daily lives it is sad but important to know that the dangers of Cyber attacks are increasing every day. First, let’s understand what is a cyber attack. So protecting your computers from different types of cyber attacks is very important.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

Some studies suggest that between 2020 and 2021 there was a 50% increase in overall attacks on corporate networks, and a 40% increase in cyber attacks globally. Additionally, there are powerful protections offered by software such as the company firewall and other software. . Final thoughts.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

“We are absolutely committed to ensuring UK academia is as safe as possible from cyber threats, and will not hesitate to act when that threat evolves.”. This summer the NCSC investigated an increased number of cyber attacks on universities, schools, and colleges, most of them were hit with ransomware. ” reads the advisory.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Here are my takeaways: Skills deficit Over the past 20 years, enterprises have shelled out small fortunes in order to stock their SOCs with the best firewalls, anti-malware suites, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and sandbox detonators money can buy. For a full drill down on our discussion give a listen to the accompanying podcast.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

Asian media firm E27 hacked, attackers asked for a donation Australian ACSC ‘s report confirms the use of Chinese malware in recent attacks Magento 1.x Asian media firm E27 hacked, attackers asked for a donation Australian ACSC ‘s report confirms the use of Chinese malware in recent attacks Magento 1.x

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

Best Cybersecurity Solutions : Overall Vendor Top Startup EDR Firewall SIEM Intrusion Detection Breach and Attack Simulation Encryption Small Business Security Email Security IAM NAC Vulnerability Management Security Awareness Training. Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW): Palo Alto Networks. Winner : Palo Alto Networks.

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