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Image: darkfoxelixir/Adobe Stock Security Ransomware attacks skyrocket as threat actors double down on U.S., global attacks
New studies by NCC Group and Barracuda Networks show threat actors are increasing ransomware exploits, with consumer goods and services receiving the brunt of attacks and a large percentage of victims being hit multiple times.
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Image: Adobe Stock/OpturaDesign CXO Report: Some IT outsourcing is moving back onshore
While cost is generally the main consideration, the war in Ukraine and global political tensions are prompting companies to shift their IT outsourcing strategies, according to a new report.
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Image: Adobe Stock Security Nexus Android malware targets 450 financial applications
Learn how to protect your organization and users from this Android banking trojan.
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Image: Sundry Photography/Adobe Stock Security With political ‘hacktivism’ on the rise, Google launches Project Shield to fight DDoS attacks
In 2022, DDoS exploits included high-profile attacks against websites offering information on elections and candidates. In what it calls a bid to save “democratic processes worldwide,” Google Cloud is offering Project Shield free to sites that offer voting and election information.
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Image: StackCommerce Security Improve your technical knowledge with 13 CompTIA courses for $54.97
This deal takes 98% off the total price of this course bundle until 4/3.
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Image: Jack Wallen/TechRepublic Security How to prevent fork bombs on your Linux development servers
Learn how to protect your Linux server from the fork bomb denial-of-service attack with this video tutorial by Jack Wallen.
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Image: StackCommerce Security Become your organization’s cybersecurity expert with this $79 bundle
The training covers CISSP, CASP+, CISM, and more.
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Image: Rubaitul Azad/Unsplash Security How to secure your GitHub account with two-factor authentication
GitHub wants you to protect your account with the right type of authentication.
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Image: Murrstock/Adobe Stock Security DevSecOps puts security in the software cycle
Addressing cybersecurity can be a challenge when the focus is on speed in software development and production life cycles.
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Image: CROCOTHERY/Adobe Stock Security Even after armed with defense tools, CISOs say successful cyberattacks are ‘inevitable’: New study
Cisco’s just-released 2023 Cybersecurity Index shows companies will invest more in security, but the solution may be a larger tent, not more umbrellas.
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Image: gguy/Adobe Stock Security Massive adversary-in-the-middle phishing campaign bypasses MFA and mimics Microsoft Office
Microsoft has already seen millions of phishing emails sent every day by attackers using this phishing kit. Learn how to protect your business from this AitM campaign.
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Image: Murrstock/Adobe Stock Software 8 best enterprise accounting software for 2023
Enterprise accounting software is designed for large companies and businesses. Here are the top eight enterprise accounting software suites.
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Image: Askha/Adobe Stock Security Report: Too many enterprises have shadow IT – unlocked doors with no cameras
New report says far too many firms have too many IT assets they cannot see or aren’t using, with some Windows servers lacking endpoint protection and patch management.
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Image: PR Image Factory/Adobe Stock Security Ransomware gangs’ harassment of victims is increasing
The harassment reported by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 typically takes the form of phone calls and emails directed toward employees, C-suite executives and even customers.