eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Very important files and documents can be encrypted or stored in password protected folders to keep them safe from prying eyes. Use a firewall and VPN A firewall protects an entry point to a network while a VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between two networks. Both can be used to protect your network.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Ivanti CSA and Fortinet bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Mozilla issued an urgent Firefox update to fix an actively exploited flaw Palo Alto fixed critical flaws in PAN-OS firewalls that allow for full compromise of the devices Cybercriminals Are Targeting AI Conversational Platforms Awaken Likho APT group targets Russian (..)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. It intercepts credentials by hooking into Versa’s “setUserPassword” method, encrypting and storing them on disk.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

A new ransomware strain named Rorschach ransomware supports the fastest file-encrypting routine observed to date. The researchers conducted five separate encryption speed tests in a controlled environment (with 6 CPUs, 8192MB RAM, SSD, and 220000 files to be encrypted), limited to local drive encryption only.

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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. And these use cases can span many industries – manufacturing, public sector, healthcare, education, stadiums, retail and more.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Louis Post-Dispatch pushed out Renaud’s story about a flaw on a website maintained by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) which exposed Social Security numbers (SSNs) of administrators, counselors, and school teachers across the state, putting more than 100,000 educators at risk.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

It’s important that as consumers are shopping for these smart home devices that they learn to recognize the Matter trademark so that they can make educated decisions.” Matter works much the way website authentication and website traffic encryption gets executed.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

Until now, organizations have relied on firewalls, intrusion detection and similar techniques to protect their data. Educate employees. The solution is data encryption, which uses mathematical algorithms to scramble data, replacing plaintext with ciphertext. The trouble is that most encryption methods aren’t universal.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 In May, cybersecurity researchers revealed that ransomware attacks are increasing their aggressive approach by destroying data instead of encrypting it.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The role of the SOC at RSA Conference is an educational exhibit sponsored by NetWitness and Cisco. The goal of the RSAC SOC is to use technology to educate conference attendees about what happens on a typical wireless network. The education comes in the form of daily SOC tours and an RSA Conference® session. Voice over IP.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Secure coding, encryption, enhanced authentication, and other practices fall into this category. Among the main cybersecurity disciplines, employee education and training stand out. A network with multiple firewalls, protected routers, and encrypted transfers can be the reason for bad actors to refuse to attack your infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Top 8 IaaS Security Risks & Issues Each of these IaaS security risks and issues highlights the importance of a comprehensive security strategy, including ongoing monitoring, regular audits, and user education to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities in the cloud environment.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also. Fortunately it’s a little bit easier for home users.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

CISA adds Microsoft Outlook, Sophos XG Firewall, and other flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Cisco addressed two critical flaws in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) Notorious hacker behind 40+ cyberattacks on strategic organizations arrested Lazarus APT targets crypto wallets using cross-platform JavaScript stealer U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals. Today companies face a challenge of identifying and deflecting encrypted traffic leveraged by malicious actors. This was considered a significant win for the U.S. The Creeper Virus (1971).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Educate Yourself: Take the time to educate yourself about basic cybersecurity con-cepts and best practices. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Additionally, consider using a firewall to add an extra layer of pro-tection to your network.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 7, 2024

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment for its release. This includes investing in cutting-edge technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption, as well as implementing comprehensive security protocols and incident response plans.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Firewalls and web application firewalls ( WAFs ) filter network traffic. Encryption: Encrypting data and cloaking it in a secure, unreadable format both during transit (through protocols such as SSL/TLS) and at rest prevents unwanted access.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Real-life examples of depth of defense Network Perimeter: Organizations often deploy firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring tools at the network perimeter to prevent unauthorized access. Data Level: Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit is crucial to securing information.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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. Data encryption in transit guarantees that information stays private while being sent across networks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Educate and Train Employees Regular training sessions on cybersecurity are crucial for keeping your organisation safe. This approach educates and empowers your team to be the first line of defence against cyber threats. This proactive effort enhances your security and builds a culture of awareness and compliance within your team.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs). Learn about secure coding practices, web application firewalls (WAFs), and vulnerability scanning tools.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

As of April 28, the site mentioned nine companies primarily from aviation, financial, education and manufacturing industries. They have a batch script called rdp.bat in their arsenal, which is used to enable RDP connections and add corresponding firewall rule on the target host. The keys are encrypted with RSA-4096 algorithm.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Educate Your Employees. Educating your workforce is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward protecting your business environment. Install firewalls and anti-virus software on each computer within your company to combat cyber attacks and make sure you regularly update it. Which areas need to be prioritized?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Windows XL or older; OS no longer supported) Firewalls to monitor and block malicious traffic Anti-virus programs and endpoint security Requiring t wo-factor authentication to gain access to certain files and systems Evaluating the governance structure to ensure checks and balances Limiting administrative privileges. Advanced Encryption.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

Trigona is written in Delphi language, it encrypts files without distinguishing their extensions and appends the “._locked” _locked” extension to the filename of encrypted files. The svchost.bat also deletes volume shadow copies and disables the system recovery feature to prevent victims from recovering the encrypted files.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 2, 2021

The $40 million ransomware attack on the district was one of a wave of cases targeting educational institutions over the last couple of weeks. Broward County’s case was one of several ransomware attacks that hit educational institutions in the past two weeks. Coral Glades High School, part of Broward County Public Schools.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here are some recommendations: Invest in cybersecurity infrastructure: Real estate companies should invest in robust cybersecurity infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption. This includes training employees on how to identify and avoid phishing scams and how to create strong passwords.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Over the last year I’ve led a multitude of security workshops aimed to educate entry-level WordPress users about website security. HTTPS encrypts data in transit only. What Is Website Encryption? I’d like to share the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions I’ve had on the subject. HTTPS and SSL Certificates.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

Although details are limited, Versa Networks confirmed one case where the vulnerability was exploited due to a customer’s failure to implement recommended firewall guidelines. It intercepts credentials by hooking into Versa’s “setUserPassword” method, encrypting and storing them on disk.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

The affiliates used to deliver the threat via brute-forcing attacks on RDP servers or exploiting known vulnerabilities in VPN servers and firewalls. and foreign government organizations, education entities, private companies, and health agencies by unidentified cyber actors.” reads the alert. public health organization.

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Spinone

MARCH 27, 2018

G Suite for Education with data loss protection has made it even more attractive for teachers and students to work online, with free tools and storage that enable educators and students to work together from anywhere in the world, on any device. G Suite for Education.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“These operations have targeted various industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Education, Energy & Utilities, Governments, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, Technology, and Transportation. The operation reversibly modified the routers’ firewall rules to block remote management access to the devices.

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Anton on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Let’s take a look at the classic DiD layers: “The traditional security layers for defense-in-depth architecture are: Network security: This includes firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and intrusion prevention systems. Host security: This includes anti-virus software, personal firewalls, and host-based intrusion detection systems.

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