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Enhancing Energy Management: Tackling the Security Challenges of Smart Metering

SecureWorld News

Communication protocols and encryption A key security concern is the transmission of data over wireless networks. Many smart meters do not encrypt their data, making it vulnerable to interception. To mitigate these risks, utilities must implement strong encryption methods to secure data transmissions.

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended.

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Attack of drones: airborne cybersecurity nightmare

Security Affairs

Let’s dive into some examples of how enterprises must account for external drones entering their airspace and cyber threats to drones operated by the enterprise. An external drone not owned or operated by the enterprise can achieve many objectives useful to cyber criminals wishing to attack an organization. Aerial trespass.

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Healthcare organizations are a focus of ransomware attacks

Cisco Security

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and even faster adoption of wireless medical devices and telemedicine has made patient information more accessible by more people. A series of clicks by an unsuspecting healthcare worker created a backdoor that threat actors used to access Ireland’s healthcare and social care system.

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5 Things Your Small Business Cybersecurity Plan Must Cover

CyberSecurity Insiders

Small businesses have far less sophisticated and encrypted communications, making it possible to easily compromise their systems. . Protect your wireless system with full backups. Make sure your wireless network is protected, concealed, and safe. . Once you cover the hardware and cloud, focus on the network.

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AT&T Discloses 2022 Data Breach Affecting Nearly Every Customer

SecureWorld News

The compromised data included files containing AT&T records of calls and texts from cellular customers, wireless network customers, and landline customers between May 2022 and October 2022, and records from January 2, 2023, for a small number of customers.

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IDS & IPS Remain Important Even as Other Tools Add IDPS Features

eSecurity Planet

Intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) technologies – often combined as intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS) – have been in use for decades, yet they remain important cybersecurity tools even in the face of today’s rapidly changing cyber threats and complex IT environments.

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