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Cring ransomware attacking vulnerable Fortigate VPNs
A vulnerability impacting Fortinet's Fortigate VPN, first disclosed and patched in 2019, is being exploited by Cring ransomware operators to extort bitcoin from enterprises.
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Utilizing existing tech to achieve zero-trust security
A zero-trust security model can immediately be used to address current gaps and provide a secure foundation for managing risk going forward, from both internal and external threats.
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MDR vs. MSSP: Why it's vital to know the difference
When assessing MDR vs. MSSP, the key is understanding why the two aren't interchangeable and how each handles response.
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Cisco: Threat actors abusing Slack, Discord to hide malware
The threat intelligence vendor released a new report on how threat actors are increasingly abusing popular collaboration applications like Slack and Discord during the pandemic.
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Risk & Repeat: Recapping the Exchange Server attacks
This week's Risk & Repeat episode looks back at the Microsoft Exchange Server attacks, plus the questions and mysteries surrounding the ongoing threat.
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Microsoft detects Netlogon vulnerability exploitation in the wild
While Microsoft released a patch last month for the Netlogon flaw, the company said it detected threat actors using exploits for the critical vulnerability.
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Explore some of the top NGFWs currently on the market -- based on features and user reviews -- to help you make a buying decision
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Double key encryption yields data protection benefits
Microsoft's new double key encryption offering brings data security and compliance benefits. Are they worth the implementation challenges?
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Security industry trends Evaluate
What is the future of cybersecurity?
Remote work is here to stay, so it's time to rethink the short-term fixes made in 2020. What else is in the cards? Here are the trends shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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Take this CISSP practice test before the final exam
Test your knowledge and preparedness for the CISSP exam with 16 questions taken directly from the latest 'CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide' from McGraw Hill.
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PKI (public key infrastructure)
PKI (public key infrastructure) is the underlying framework that enables entities -- users and servers -- to securely exchange information using digital certificates.
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MDR vs. MSSP: Why it's vital to know the difference
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Google focuses more on steering the Android ship than righting it
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At RSAC 2019, speculative execution threats take a back seat
The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities loomed large last year, but RSAC 2019 will have little fodder on speculative execution threats and side channels attacks.Continue Reading
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Cring ransomware attacking vulnerable Fortigate VPNs
A vulnerability impacting Fortinet's Fortigate VPN, first disclosed and patched in 2019, is being exploited by Cring ransomware operators to extort bitcoin from enterprises.
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Email and messaging threats
Cisco: Threat actors abusing Slack, Discord to hide malware
The threat intelligence vendor released a new report on how threat actors are increasingly abusing popular collaboration applications like Slack and Discord during the pandemic.
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Emerging cyberattacks and threats
CISA: APTs exploiting Fortinet FortiOS vulnerabilities
Three Fortinet FortiOS vulnerabilities that have been fully patched since last summer are being exploited by advanced persistent threat actors, according to the FBI and CISA.