Network World

DECEMBER 29, 2016

In November, researchers from cybersecurity firm Invincea reported a vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to infect Belkin WeMo smart plugs with malware. The flaw was located in a configuration protocol that worked over the local area network and didn't require any authentication.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - 6 Internet Security Tips For 2020 - Information Technology Blog. There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Let’s take a look at some popular internet security tips for 2020.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2024

In the latter case, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), the routing protocol used by the global internet, is used to find the best path by weighing the latest network conditions based on reachability and routing information. BGP has been called the glue of the Internet and the postal service of the internet.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With the rise of remote and hybrid work in the past few years, adversaries and other bad actors have been given a virtual buffet of new ways to launch their harmful attacks, as more documents than ever are shared across the Internet. Look into application protection. Provide access control.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2022

Today’s work from anywhere culture, escalating ransomware, and an explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are among the trends that are driving enterprises to rethink their approach to secure network access. VPNs typically don’t scan for viruses or other malware. Like continuous authentication, ZTNA uses behavioral analytics.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

He urges enterprises to implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions and multi-factor authentication (MFA) and to enforce robust password policies to reduce the risk of account compromise. Report ransomware incidents to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) , CISA, or MS-ISAC.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 4, 2017

The foundational security control to stop credential theft is 2 factor authentication. Right after identity theft, malware is the next favorite cyber attack technique. Installing malware on user devices and Internet accessible servers has become commonplace today. Check Device and Server Software.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 13, 2024

NIPRGPT is an AI chatbot that will operate on the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network, enabling users to have human-like conversations to complete various tasks, DAF said.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

NIST, other government agencies, and industry bodies point towards the policy enforcement point (PEP) as the gateway device or service that performs this separation, gating access based on different authentication and authorization requirements, depending on the sensitivity of the resource.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The internet advisory group BITAG lays it on the line for the IoT industry in a new report: No, consumers aren’t going to update the software on their devices. “It It is safe to assume that most end users will never take action on their own to update software,” the Broadband Internet Technology Advisory Group said.

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Network World

JUNE 9, 2016

Many organizations that run industrial control systems strive to isolate them from the Internet, but sometimes forget to disallow Domain Name System (DNS) traffic, which provides a stealthy way for malware to exfiltrate data. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Why securing cloud workloads is an urgent matter In recent years, major cloud service providers encountered 6,000 malware samples actively communicating with them, underlining the magnitude of cloud security challenges. 3 We have seen an increase of 15% in cloud security breaches as compared to last year. 8 Complexity.

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Malware is malicious software created for egregious objectives. Malware is intended to be quiet and hidden as it enters environments and is executed. Most Active Malware Today.

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Network World

MARCH 29, 2017

The source code for a new Trojan program that targets banking services has been published online, offering an easy way for unskilled cybercriminals to launch potent malware attacks against users. The Trojan is called Nuclear Bot and first appeared for sale on underground cybercrime forums in early December for $2,500.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

VPNs got us all from crawling to walking in the early days of the internet, but security needs have outpaced VPNs' abilities to deliver true security and privacy for users and organizations so we now look to more advanced solutions to keep us cybersafe. The final nail in the coffin of VPN came in early 2020.

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CTOvision

MAY 19, 2017

Use Multifactor Authentication. You may have noticed that many websites are requiring a two-factor or more authentication process. Opt for a least a two-factor authentication process. Some of the best authentication processes include thumbprints and eye scans. Install Malware Protection. Change Default Usernames.

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

In 2019, Gartner created the term SASE to describe a cloud-based service that combines networking and security to give remote workers safe access to internet-based resources. Gartner cautions that Cloudflare lacks some features, such as file malware sandboxing, DEM, and full-featured built-in reporting and analytics.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Web hosting provider GoDaddy has revealed it suffered a security breach that lasted for several years, resulting in the installation of malware on its servers and the theft of source code related to some of its services. It is also recommending that customers enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for added security.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If malware is detected on workplace computers, these devices must be promptly disconnected from the network to prevent further spread. Collect and safeguard critical artifacts such as event logs, system logs, and authentication records from corporate systems.

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CTOvision

JUNE 28, 2016

In addition, the bank would ask for other information to authenticate you as a valid account holder, such as your name, account number, and possibly address or phone number. You can typically be assured that you’re connecting to the authentic site. Figure 15-2 shows the SSL indicators in Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Update your browser.

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Galido

JULY 30, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - 6 Internet Security Tips For 2018 - Information Technology Blog. There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Let’s take a look at some popular internet security tips for 2018.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This malware poses a significant risk as it is pre-installed on devices during manufacturing. The malware can intercept two-factor authentication details and install further malicious software. Additionally, disconnecting devices from the internet when not in use can minimize exposure to ongoing threats.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 11, 2022

Employees accessed the Internet within the confines of the on-premise network. Cloud access security broker : A cloud access security broker sits between cloud users and cloud service providers to enforce enterprise security policies, leveraging tools like single sign-on, authentication, credential mapping, and more.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

CISA reports on Chinese malware strain. And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government. A recent CISA Malware Analysis Report (with contributions from the FBI and DoD), outlines this new malware variant. How should you defend yourself or your organization about this new malware variant?

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Galido

MARCH 10, 2020

Since the inception of the internet, businesses have made incredible investments into security while making the complexities of identity verification safe, reliable, and easy to use. One such example of technology pioneered by the financial services industry is two-factor authentication. Biometric Authentication Use Cases.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware. That's over 3.7

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Use of credentials likely obtained from an info-stealer malware campaign by a third-party actor to gain initial access to organizations.". Abuse of multi-factor authentication leveraging 'push' notifications on smartphones.". Use of accounts with Application Impersonation privileges to harvest sensitive mail data since Q1 2021.". "Use

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Spanning a wide range of malicious activities from destructive malware and denial of service attacks, to the theft of intellectual property and even espionage, cyber threats pose a significant risk to any business. In recent years, multiple high-profile, high-impact breaches have raised awareness of the cyber threat.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

This is malware you'll want to watch out for. According to the new CISA report , Blindingcan is a new malware strain used by malicious North Korean cyber actors. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Scan all software downloaded from the Internet prior to executing.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2023

Contrary to a common belief, WordPress security isn't limited to the use of hard-to-guess access credentials and turnkey malware scanners. Such plugins are good at detecting prevalent malware species, but they hardly ever close gaps that allow attacks to happen, in the first place. Malware can also drill a backdoor for future attacks.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 24, 2017

All information traveling between your company network and the servers of your cloud provider exists, if only briefly at times, on the internet, where it could possibly be captured by malicious computers. However, some concerns about cloud security risks appeared early in the industry and are still relevant today. Exposed Data Transfers.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., However, MFA via SMS is not without its issues.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Summary: This data breach was unique in the sense that there was not a breach in the company's servers, but an authentication error, meaning no authentication was required to view documents. They then gained access to a customer service database and uploaded malware to capture sensitive information. Who attacked: no attacker.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. At its core, this tactic revolves around gaming the trust users put in reputable internet services, including search engines, and the familiarity they have with online advertising per se. It's also imperative to verify website authenticity before interacting with its content.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 4, 2025

IoT security threats boom While the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed industries, it also exposes businesses to new cybersecurity risks. Gartner estimates that by 2025, 75% of IoT security spending will focus on device management and identity authentication.

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