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Cybersecurity, Security

5 Must-Know Facts about 5G Network Security and Its Cloud Benefits

May 26, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

5G is a game changer for mobile connectivity, including mobile connectivity to the cloud. The technology provides high speed and low latency when connecting smartphones and IoT devices to cloud infrastructure. 5G networks are a critical part of all infrastructure […]


Cybersecurity, Security

8 Crucial Tips to Help SMEs Guard Against Data Breaches

May 25, 2023

Via: SmartData Collective

With the ever-increasing number of cyber-attacks, small businesses must take steps to prevent data breaches. Data security is essential for any business, regardless of size. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to data breaches as they often lack the resources and […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Data Ethics: Safeguarding Privacy and Ensuring Responsible Data Practices

May 25, 2023

Via: SmartData Collective

We live in a digital age, where data is the new currency. Every day, a massive amount of information is generated, processed, and stored, and it is critical for everyone who offers their services online to prioritize privacy and ensure […]


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Is Quantum Computing a Threat To Current Encryption Methods?

May 12, 2023

Via: Spiceworks

Encryption is the backbone of cybersecurity, keeping data and systems secure. Quantum computing threatens to make today’s encryption obsolete. Developing quantum-secure encryption is one of the main challenges facing the cybersecurity sector today, highlights Michael Redding, chief technology officer at […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Microsoft fixes 38 flaws, including 3 zero-day vulnerabilities, with Patch Tuesday update

May 10, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Compared to previous releases with their huge number of bug fixes, Patch Tuesday for May 2023 is a rather meager update providing security fixes for a total of 38 different flaws. Microsoft’s official bulletin of the month includes security notices […]


Cybersecurity, Privacy, Security

Google Announces New Privacy, Safety, and Security Features Across Its Services

May 10, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Google unveiled a slew of new privacy, safety, and security features today at its annual developer conference, Google I/O. The tech giant’s latest initiatives are aimed at protecting its users from cyber threats, including phishing attacks and malicious websites, while […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Palo Alto Networks automates cybersecurity with machine learning

April 24, 2023

Via: InfoWorld

The stakes are high for enterprise cybersecurity teams because of the fast-evolving and insidious nature of malware attacks. Malware is morphing faster than a human can respond with thousands of new variants emerging daily. Attackers can modify their existing attacks […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Researchers fight cybercrime with new digital tools and techniques

April 21, 2023

Via: Tech Xplore

In the never-ending cybersecurity war, Irfan Ahmed, Ph.D., provides the good guys with digital forensic tools—and the knowledge to use them. Ahmed is an associate professor of computer science and director of the Security and Forensics Engineering Lab within VCU […]


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Google Launches New Cybersecurity Initiatives to Strengthen Vulnerability Management

April 13, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Google on Thursday outlined a set of initiatives aimed at improving the vulnerability management ecosystem and establishing greater transparency measures around exploitation. “While the notoriety of zero-day vulnerabilities typically makes headlines, risks remain even after they’re known and fixed, which […]


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Shhh: One in three IT pros have covered up a data breach

April 7, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Leading concerns include software vulnerabilities / zero-days (53.9 percent), phishing / social engineering (52.2 percent), supply chain attacks (49 percent) and ransomware (48.5 percent). Arguably even more alarming is the number of organizations that would like to sweep a breach […]


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Supply Chain Attacks and Critical Infrastructure: How CISA Helps Secure a Nation’s Crown Jewels

April 6, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Critical infrastructure is the physical and digital assets, systems and networks that are vital to national security, the economy, public health, or safety. It can be government- or privately-owned. According to Etay Maor, Senior Director Security Strategy at Cato Networks, […]


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Protect Your Company: Ransomware Prevention Made Easy

April 5, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Every year hundreds of millions of malware attacks occur worldwide, and every year businesses deal with the impact of viruses, worms, keyloggers, and ransomware. Malware is a pernicious threat and the biggest driver for businesses to look for cybersecurity solutions. […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Making the Internet of Things more secure

March 30, 2023

Via: Tech Xplore

With wearable fitness trackers, car key fobs and smart home devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become ubiquitous in our lives. Unfortunately, much of this flow of information is vulnerable to malicious activity and attacks, as securing the IoT […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Microsoft Introduces GPT-4 AI-Powered Security Copilot Tool to Empower Defenders

March 28, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled Security Copilot in limited preview, marking its continued quest to embed AI-oriented features in an attempt to offer “end-to-end defense at machine speed and scale.” Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 generative AI and its own security-specific model, […]


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CISA Alerts on Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems

March 22, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released eight Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on Tuesday, warning of critical flaws affecting equipment from Delta Electronics and Rockwell Automation. This includes 13 security vulnerabilities in Delta Electronics’ InfraSuite Device […]


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Top Tools for Your Cloud Data Security Stack in 2023

March 15, 2023

Via: SmartData Collective

Cloud data security is a crucial aspect of safeguarding sensitive data stored in cloud environments from unauthorized access, theft, and other security threats. This entails implementing a wide range of robust security measures that can protect cloud infrastructure, applications, and […]


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Experts Reveal Google Cloud Platform’s Blind Spot for Data Exfiltration Attacks

March 6, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

Malicious actors can take advantage of “insufficient” forensic visibility into Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to exfiltrate sensitive data, a new research has found. “Unfortunately, GCP does not provide the level of visibility in its storage logs that is needed to […]


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2023 Browser Security Report Uncovers Major Browsing Risks and Blind Spots

March 2, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

As a primary working interface, the browser plays a significant role in today’s corporate environment. The browser is constantly used by employees to access websites, SaaS applications and internal applications, from both managed and unmanaged devices. A new report published […]


Cybersecurity, Security

Application Security vs. API Security: What is the difference?

February 28, 2023

Via: Hacker News

As digital transformation takes hold and businesses become increasingly reliant on digital services, it has become more important than ever to secure applications and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). With that said, application security and API security are two critical components […]


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CISA Sounds Alarm on Cybersecurity Threats Amid Russia’s Invasion Anniversary

February 24, 2023

Via: The Hacker News

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging organizations and individuals to increase their cyber vigilance, as Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine officially enters one year. “CISA assesses that the United States and European nations may experience disruptive […]