eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While American Water has not disclosed the exact method of attack, such incidents often involve tactics like ransomware or phishing , where hackers gain access to sensitive systems and either steal or encrypt data, demanding a ransom in return for restoring access.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2018

Massive data breaches continue to occur because companies caught up in the swirl of digital transformation continue to unwittingly authenticate threat actors — and allow them to take a dive deep into mission-critical systems. The concept of the firewall has changed,” Foust maintains. Unified access.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations. Choose a centralized platform that is interoperable with several firewall suppliers.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

If somehow passwords are leaked, a hacker can cause a data breach. Set up firewalls. Firewalls act as a defense line in preventing the possibility of threats entering your system. Use antivirus software. Firewalls help, but threats will inevitably get through. Set-up 2-factor authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

TLS, he says, is increasingly being used to cloak a wide array of the operational steps behind the most damaging attacks of the moment, namely ransomware attacks and massive data breaches. This surge in TLS abuse has shifted the security community’s focus back to a venerable network security tool, the firewall.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

With the ever-present threat of data breaches, organizations need to adopt best practices to help prevent breaches and to respond to them when they occur to limit any damage. And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Get your patches and updates asap Once you have established the hardware and software in your environment you need to perform effective patch and vulnerability management. Use a firewall and VPN A firewall protects an entry point to a network while a VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between two networks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Both platforms are owned by the same company (Avast Software s.r.o.), Without that trust, why would you ever use software that requires so much data and access privileges on your device? The bottom line is I wouldn’t trust Avast with my personal data, and I don’t think anyone else should either. Let’s find out.

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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? Requirements. Description.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 30, 2019

.” The FBI says Capital One learned about the theft from a tip sent via email on July 17, which alerted the company that some of its leaked data was being stored out in the open on the software development platform Github. The tip that alerted Capital One to its data breach.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 2, 2019

According to a source with direct knowledge of the breach investigation, the problem stemmed in part from a misconfigured open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) that Capital One was using as part of its operations hosted in the cloud with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis. Why Is There a Need for FWaaS?

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Firewall Architecture Data privacy Internet 98

Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2019

– card issuer and financial corporation suffered a data breach that exposed personal information from more than 100 million credit applications. Thompson (33) is suspected to be responsible for the data breach. SecurityAffairs – Capital One, Data breach). Capital One, one of the largest U.S.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

boAt Lifestyle data free download For example, boAt is reportedly Indian’s most active company that markets audio-focused electronic gadgets. ShopifyGUY dumped files of a data breach with access to PII information of boAt customers, which has 7,550,000 entries. Keep your software up to date.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks U.S.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A software update in April caused problems in a number of distributions, such as Red Hat, Debian and Rocky. A previous faulty update had already suggested broader problems with CrowdStrike’s security software at the time, though the problem didn’t receive that much publicity. Why does it matter?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

CISA adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Attackers exploit recently disclosed Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls bug U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

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Adam Levin

JUNE 3, 2019

On the other, enterprise firewalls assailed by cyber-attackers and botnets, and there’s an equally beleaguered staff tasked with keeping out the bad guys. Every single employee, ex-employee, freelancer, or contractor at one point or another has access to at least a piece of its data.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2022

You are no doubt aware of the grim statistics: •The average cost of a data breach rose year-over-year from $3.86 Data privacy breaches expose sensitive details about customers, staff, and company financials. This approach allows for compromised software to be identified during the authentication process.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

While cybersecurity primarily aims to protect users from threats like malware, hacking, and data breaches, some tools can monitor or track user activities in certain situations. Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, networks, and data from malicious attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Engaging 1,629 cybersecurity experts across the United States, the United Kingdom, and EMEA, this exhaustive study presents a unique perspective into the dark reality of API-related data breaches and their impact on organizations. Download the full report for in-depth insights and recommendations.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

These worrying statistics underscore the need to be more proactive in preventing security breaches. 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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks with AT&T Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) solutions are designed to help protect enterprises while optimizing security performance for these new use cases. Built on a software-defined network, AT&T MEC enables direct access to cellular data for highly reliable local processing.

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Firewall IoT Mobile Technology 94

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

This guide evaluates the leading SIEM software solutions in the marketplace, followed by a dive into what SIEM is, how it works, and how to choose a solution. Best SIEM Tools & Software. Comparison of the Top SIEM Tools & Software. Deploy as a hardware appliance, software, or VM for on-prem and IaaS environments.

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Software Small Business Marketing Firewall 115

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Application security tools and software solutions are designed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats in software applications. Their main purpose is to protect applications from unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious attacks.

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Software Risk Encryption Marketing 105

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2020

Related: A firewall for microservices DevSecOps arose to insert security checks and balances into DevOps, aiming to do so without unduly degrading speed and agility. Here are key takeaways: The speed imperative Software has become the life blood of virtually all industries. Speed and agility is the name of the game. Enter DevOps.

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Software Financial Services Risk Data privacy 194

SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

It is unsurprising then that, alongside the pressure to cut costs and support a smooth transition to better tech, managers are unenthusiastic about spending further time and money on professional data destruction and electronic disposal. Firewalls Installing firewalls is an essential part of protecting your data from hackers.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

They install technologies like firewalls and intrusion detection, keep software up to date, enforce security standards, and choose protocols and best practices. Meanwhile, they’re also analyzing systems to isolate vulnerabilities, investigating data breaches, and developing best practices and policies.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach? With an estimated 2.9

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 12, 2025

cannabis dispensary STIIIZY disclosed a data breach A novel PayPal phishing campaign hijacks accounts Banshee macOS stealer supports new evasion mechanisms Researchers disclosed details of a now-patched Samsung zero-click flaw Phishers abuse CrowdStrike brand targeting job seekers with cryptominer China-linked APT group MirrorFace targets Japan U.S.

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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. For the most part, data leaks can still happen, even if you have the latest antivirus programs installed. However, not all cyber attacks occur digitally.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

This is really an embarrassing incident, ZoneAlarm forum site has suffered a data breach exposing data of its discussion forum users. ZonaAlarm , the popular security software firm owned by Check Point Technologies, has suffered a data breach. ” reads the post published by The Hacker News.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 7, 2024

When it comes to data security, you might think of firewalls, encryption, or vulnerability scanning. However, many businesses overlook the role of physical security in safeguarding their card data. However, there are numerous methods for data thieves to gain access that don’t even require a computer.

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Data breaches Backups Social Engineering Encryption 135

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

Crooks manipulate GitHub’s search results to distribute malware BatBadBut flaw allowed an attacker to perform command injection on Windows Roku disclosed a new security breach impacting 576,000 accounts LastPass employee targeted via an audio deepfake call TA547 targets German organizations with Rhadamanthys malware CISA adds D-Link multiple (..)

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Data breaches Social Engineering Malware Hacking 128

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. IT monitoring software company victim of supply chain cyber attack. It makes software to help monitor and manage IT systems.

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Software Government Malware Cyber Attacks 104

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2018

The recent data breaches at Timehop and Macy’s are the latest harbingers of what’s in store for companies that fail to vigorously guard access to all of their mission-critical systems. Related podcast: Why identities are the new firewall. LW: What should we take away from the TimeHop and Macy’s breach, and others like them?

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2020

“It is possible that an infected computer is beaconing, but is unable to egress to the command and control due to outbound firewall restrictions.” On his Facebook profile, Majidi includes screen shots of several emails from software companies thanking him for reporting vulnerabilities in their products.

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