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Types of DNS Attacks and How to Prevent Them
In the cybersecurity world, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), malware, and ransomware get more attention than domain name system (DNS) attacks, but DNS attacks are on the rise.
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Industry Regulatory Compliance
Mitigating Cyber Risk Vulnerabilities in the Industry 4.0 Age As the manufacturing industry segued from the first to second to third Industrial Revolutions, regulatory compliance came into being. As we embark on the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, additional regulations are added. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who
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OpenVPN CEO Francis Dinha Says "OpenVPN Stands With Ukraine"
First, I want to say how awed I am by the incredible bravery the Ukrainian people have shown during this trying time. Your courage and resolution is truly an inspiration to us all. I want you to know that our team at OpenVPN stands united with you. A significant portion of our OpenVPN team lives and works in Ukraine, and we are committed to doing
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IDS/IPS: What They Are and Why You Need Them
Wireless providers are rolling out 5G to power an IoT (Internet of Things) world. The Ericsson Mobility Report, released in November 2021, estimates that by 2027 half of all global mobile subscriptions will be 5G. While faster than ever connectivity and lower latency are welcome, 5G comes with new threats and cybersecurity risks businesses need to
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What Are Credential Stuffing Attacks?
Credential stuffing attacks are growing in popularity — with hackers, anyway; not the businesses targeted. In late December, Help Net Security reported there were more than two billion credential stuffing attacks in the previous 12 months, a 98 percent year-over-year increase. The infosec site predicted attacks would peak during the holiday
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VPN Audits — A Primer and a Security Audit Checklist
Popularity of VPNs (virtual private networks) has grown with the popularity, and necessity, of remote workers using outside-the-firewall remote access, often on public WiFi, to tap into internal networks. Like anyone selling a product or service, VPN service providers make bold claims and promises. But should you trust them? How can you identify
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What is Killware? What You Need to Know About the Newest Cybersecurity Threat
Killware has been frequenting the news in recent weeks. Some of the actual headlines, from real news sources, can come across as pretty frightening:
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VPN Hardening: What It Is and How to Do It
Cybersecurity is inherently complex. It involves hardware and software, as well as the most complicated component — actual human beings. Sometimes, though, the simplest measures can make a significant difference.
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IoT Vulnerabilities for Cybersecurity
The term “Internet of Things” (IoT) was first used in 1985. These “things” are tools, programmed for applications, and they transmit data over the internet or other networks. IoT devices include hardware such as sensors, actuators, gadgets, appliances, or machines that can be embedded into mobile devices, industrial equipment, environmental
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VPN's Role in SASE
In 2019, the research firm Gartner coined the term “secure access service edge” (SASE) to describe “ … network security functions (such as SWG, CASB, FWaaS and ZTNA), with WAN capabilities (i.e., SDWAN) to support the dynamic secure access needs of organizations.” The idea that remote users can have secure access, no matter where they work, became
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