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10 Ways to Prevent Phishing Attacks in 2023

Phishing attacks are among the most common forms of cyber crime that organisations face, so it’s crucial that you learn how to prevent scams. According to a Digital Guardian report, 90% of data breaches are caused by phishing, while Venari Security found that organisations lose approximately $181 (£150) for each piece of personal information stolen in online scams. But what can organisations and individuals do to ensure that they don’t fall victim? We answer that question in this blog, as we provide our top ten ways to avoid phishing attacks. 1. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments

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Windows Patch Management: Definition, How It Works and Why It Helps

Windows patching is essential for closing system and application vulnerabilities and certifying that everything works as it should. Read on to find more about Microsoft Windows patch management, how can you implement a proper windows vulnerability management strategy and how can we help you. What Is Windows Patch Management? Windows patch management is the process of […]

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Patch Alert! Critical Command Injection Flaw Discovered in NAS Devices

Zyxel announced patches are available and should be applied immediately for the newly discovered vulnerability CVE-2023-27992. The flaw is a pre-authentication command injection issue that affects some of the network-attached storage (NAS) versions. More about CVE-2023-27992 According to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), the flaw was marked 9.8, which rates it as “critical”. CVE-2023-27992 […]

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Strengthening Cybersecurity Defenses: Cyber Assessment Framework

In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, it is imperative for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity. One essential tool that aids in this endeavor is the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Developed by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the CAF provides organizations with a structured approach to assess […]

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Linux Servers Hacked to Launch DDoS Attacks and Mine Monero Cryptocurrency

Threat actors brute-forced Linux SSH servers to deploy Tsunami DDoS bot, ShellBot, log cleaners, privilege escalation tools, and an XMRig (Monero) coin miner. Hackers port scanned for publicly exposed Linux SSH servers and brute-forced username-password pairs to log in to the server. Improperly secured servers were vulnerable to the attack. More about the Attack on […]

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Why Learning To Code Is Good For Your Child

In today’s digital age, learning to code has become a valuable skill that goes beyond mere programming proficiency. Teaching children how to code at an early age brings numerous benefits, not only in terms of understanding the syntax of programming languages, but also in fostering computational thinking, computer literacy, and collaboration. From problem-solving to creativity, […]

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Strategies for staying ahead of modern cyber warfare

By Hadar Sherer, GCO Communications Project Specialist In today’s digital age, nations are no longer solely reliant on traditional military might to gain an upper hand in conflicts. The evolution of technology has cultivated a new kind of battle, one where nations engage in silent but devastating confrontations in cyber space. Cyber warfare involves using […]

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Going On the Defensive: Turning the Tide on The Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Of Smart Home Devices With Value-Added Services

By Craig Thole, SVP, Product Development and Operations at Assurant, Inc. While the rise of internet-enabled smart home devices generates the opportunity to create an advanced, intuitive smart home ecosystem, […]

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BlackCat Ransomware Group Claims to Have Stolen 80GB of Data from Reddit

The BlackCat ransomware gang, also known as ALPHV, claims to have stolen 80GB of data from Reddit in a February cyberattack. Back in February, the social news aggregation platform Reddit experienced a security breach in which threat actors gained unauthorized access to internal documents, code, and some business systems. The attack targeted the company’s employees […]

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