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Starting zero trust without spending a dime

Network World

Configure workstation firewall policies such that only Client-to-Server communications are permitted. Windows firewall is set to the Public profile at all times, blocking inbound connections, even from other corporate workstations and servers. This is zero trust towards users and handling of their credentials.

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$75M ransom payment made – 5 Key ransomware findings

Network World

Despite the high-profile takedowns of criminal ransomware networks in “Operation Endgame” and “Operation Duck Hunt,” the most notorious ransomware groups remain tenacious, quickly regrouping after disruptions and aggressively launching new attacks. This was evidenced by the record-breaking $75 million ransom payment uncovered by ThreatLabz.

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Four of the Biggest Financial Data Breaches of 2019

Galido

After Capital One discovered the breach in July, they found around 80,000 linked bank account numbers, 140,000 social security numbers, and 1 million Canadian social insurance numbers were exposed. The hacker was able to breach Capital One’s servers through a misconfigured web application firewall. The Desjardins Group Breach.

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Cisco: Latest news and insights

Network World

Cisco to cut 7% of workforce, restructure product groups Aug. 14, 2024 : Cisco is cutting 6,000 jobs in its second round of layoffs this year and combining its networking, security and collaboration groups into one unit led by Jeetu Patel. Cisco launches Motific hub to streamline generative AI deployment Feb.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Until recently, targeted cyberattacks were primarily directed at specific groups, such as top executives, politicians, or celebrities. If you use a corporate BYOD for work, it is best to avoid using it for home entertainment activities, like playing games or browsing social networks. Fully utilize firewall capabilities.

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RiskIQ Accelerates Momentum Across Entire External Threat Management Solution Set in First Half of 2016

CTOvision

SC Magazine also featured commentary from RiskIQ CEO and Co-founder Elias Manousos in an article discussing a potential $1 billion heist being planned by Russian APT group Carbanak. Mr. Manousos also presented “Accessing The Hacker Vantage Point To Prevent Threats” at the Gartner Security and Risk Summit in National Harbor, Md.

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Inside the battle against bad bots: Why F5’s CEO believes good technology can ultimately prevail

GeekWire

These automated programs can snap up concert tickets in the blink of an eye, or pose as humans on social media, among countless other mischievous tasks. For anyone reading the news about Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift , or Twitter and Elon Musk , the problem of malicious bots might seem insurmountable.