CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 25, 2025

Additionally, ThreatLabz uncovered a malware campaign in which attackers created a fake AI platform to exploit interest in AI and trick victims into downloading malicious software. Traditional security approaches reliant on firewalls and VPNs are woefully insufficient against the speed and sophistication of AI-powered threats.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 23, 2023

Firewalls have come a long way from their humble beginnings of assessing network traffic based on appearance alone. Here are six predictions for the future of the firewall. For example, a typical NGFW now may be equipped with firewalling, SD-WAN, a Wi-Fi controller for SD-Branch, an Ethernet controller, and zero-trust functionality.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 21, 2025

Gone are the days when simple firewalls and antivirus software could keep our digital assets safe. AI systems can analyze vast amounts of data in real time, identifying potential threats with speed and accuracy. Companies like CrowdStrike have documented that their AI-driven systems can detect threats in under one second.

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Network World

AUGUST 14, 2024

Security risks are often exacerbated by vulnerabilities in internet-accessible administrative login pages of core networking and security appliances, including routers, firewalls and VPNs, Unit 42 stated. Application layer protocols such as SNMP, NetBIOS and PPTP are most often susceptible.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Not all that long ago, it was common for enterprises to rely on signature-based detection for malware, static firewall rules for network traffic and access control lists (ACLs) to define security policies. Every day, organizations see large volumes of data packets traverse firewalls. Even if only 0.1%

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CTOvision

AUGUST 4, 2015

Cognitio has been evaluating the new Verisign DNS Firewall along with its Recursive DNS service for the last several weeks. Verisign has leveraged its industry leading DNS capabilities and unmatched technical ability in the DNS arena to develop the Verisign DNS Firewall offering.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Here's a look at five terrifying threats that could be haunting your systems—and how to keep them from becoming a nightmare. Vampire malware: draining systems dry This malware creeps in undetected, draining resources and stealing data in the dark. Spooky fact : Sophos says the average ransom in 2024 is $2.73

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

It can also encompass a constantly growing laundry list of additional features such as firewall as a service (FWaaS), browser isolation, sandboxing, data loss prevention (DLP), and web application firewall (WAF). The five other companies are Cato Networks, Citrix Systems, Forcepoint, Fortinet, and Open Systems.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Using the “same old” low-skill tactics, common tools, and a bit of social engineering, hackers can get around complex security policies such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity and access management (IAM) systems. Let’s revisit the most prevalent security threats and see how they’re evolving in 2023.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A federal indictment has charged Chinese national Guan Tianfeng with exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Sophos firewalls, affecting approximately 81,000 devices worldwide in 2020. Department of Justice (DoJ) alleges that Guan conspired to deploy malware that compromised sensitive data and infiltrated critical infrastructure.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Even though everyone within the IT and security industries sees the need for zero trust to combat today’s malware and ransomware threats, not everybody has the resources or the business backing to do it full-scale. Configure workstation firewall policies such that only Client-to-Server communications are permitted.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 21, 2025

Malware has become an omnipresent threat in todays digital landscape, affecting devices, networks, and even entire organizations. Understanding the nature of malware can equip individuals and enterprises with the knowledge needed to defend against its potentially devastating effects. What is malware?

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Malware Defenses. href="[link] Control 5: Malware Defenses. Secure Configurations for Network Devices such as Firewalls, Routers, and Switches. href="[link] Control 10: Secure Configurations for Network Devices such as Firewalls, Routers, and Switches. Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Digital transformation: The integration of IoT, SCADA systems, and advanced analytics has increased operational efficiency but also expanded the attack surface. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2021

If exploited, the vulnerability allows remote code execution on vulnerable servers, giving an attacker the ability to import malware that would completely compromise machines. Nearly every network security system runs some kind of logging process, which gives popular libraries like log4j an enormous reach.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 11, 2022

Capabilities like application-aware routing help to reduce the threat surface by segmenting mission-critical systems from less-critical ones. Firewall-as-a-service : Many legacy firewalls are ineffective against modern threats on a distributed network.

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Network World

JULY 14, 2016

You can have the most secure system in the world, but hackers will always seek out the path of least resistance. It’s good to focus on firewalls, malware defenses and data protection, but too often employees are an afterthought. When your defenses are good, the weak link is often your employees.

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CTOvision

MAY 22, 2014

Security policies are intended to define what is expected from employees within an organization with respect to information systems. The objective is to guide or control the use of systems to reduce the risk to information assets. Now we need to know our information systems and write policies accordingly. Firewall Policy.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Cybersecurity and business risk professionals have watched ransomware evolve from a minor nuisance to a major threat capable of holding multiple systems at risk. But still the malware gets in. The malware gets in. But understand that this is an evolving threat, and eventually malware will get in. Bob Gourley.

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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. What is the minimum number of employees required to manage critical operations, such as data centers and IT systems? What are the key skills required to restore normal operations?

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread. In the early days of Windows operating systems up through Windows XP, almost any program a user would launch would have administrator-level privileges. Within a ZTNA 2.0

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

That's not to say that the union bank ignores emerging threats such as new malware variants or phishing schemes, says Shaun Miller, the bank's information security officer. area plus an office in Washington, routinely tweaks its firewalls and intrusion-protection systems in response to new and active threats.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 1, 2024

With each passing day, new devices, systems and applications emerge, driving a relentless surge in demand for robust data storage solutions, efficient management systems and user-friendly front-end applications. As civilization advances, so does our reliance on an expanding array of devices and technologies. billion user details.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, regular patching, and endpoint protection act as the digital equivalent of preventive pest spray. Regular vulnerability scans, system updates, and employee training are essential to sustaining a strong security posture. Skipping a spray creates an opportunity for pests to exploit the gap.

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Galido

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - How to Remove Malicious Code, Malware from Websites? The main reasons how website get hacked or infected with malware are: Phishing. Do you want to remove malware, malicious code and from a website and clean it? Malware injections. Information Technology Blog. Misconfiguration. Brute Force.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Misconfigurations and unpatched systems – cyber criminals can purchase tools from dark Web marketplaces that will scan IT networks and devices for poor configurations and unpatched systems that they can exploit. This delivers superior protection against kernel-level malware through to browser-based attacks.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 15, 2023

They need to be proactive and on the offensive when it comes to defending their networks, systems, and data. That can only happen when a system can enrich data telemetry in real time, at scale, and in constantly changing situations.

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - How to Protect Your PC from Viruses and Malware - Information Technology Blog. Knowing the fact malware threat is not limited to any user base or country, as it is looming large and causing serious data security threat, it becomes important to apply preventive measures. Enable Firewall.

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Galido

MARCH 4, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year - Information Technology Blog. What is Malware? Malware or malicious software is designed to damage or disable computers and can often cause serious damage before they are even detected. Malware prevention VS. Malware detection.

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Venture Beat

AUGUST 28, 2021

Even if placed behind a firewall, inadequately secured robots may not be safe. We’ve already seen malware that breaches isolated networks. Read More.

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Security Firewall Malware Network 121

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 20, 2023

In August 2022, the French hospital Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien (CHSF) was the victim of a ransomware attack that disabled medical imaging and patient admission systems. 3 Unit 42 research also found that 83% of ultrasound, MRI, and CT scanners run on an end-of-life operating system. But ransomware isn’t the only risk.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Speaking to hundreds of information technology professionals, security expert Reg Harnish did not once mention “malware.” Nor did he delve headlong into the complexities of firewall protections. Cybersecurity expert puts focus on training people, not developing technology. Car-Based Technology That Could Invigorate Cities.

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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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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 27, 2024

The breach was caused by a misconfigured web application firewall, which allowed an attacker to access sensitive data stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Case Study: Capital One Data Breach In 2019, Capital One experienced a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 100 million customers.

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CTOvision

JUNE 28, 2016

Instead, it was referred to as Fuzzy Logic and Expert Systems. Analysts believe that most malware goes undetected from 100-250+ days. What if machines could detect malware early in the kill chain? Analysts estimate up to 40% of machines on our networks are infected with malware. Malware is a big problem for analysts.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

They typically do this in the following ways: Email fraud Identity theft and fraud Stealing financial information or card payment data Stealing and then selling corporate data Demanding money to prevent an attack Compromising secure networks Illegal gambling Often, cybercriminals target computers and infect them with malware that damages the device.

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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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