Endpoint protection and client security

Get information on client security pratcices, including how to build, implement and maintain secure endpoint protection products and procedures for keeping your network safe from potentially unsecure laptops, desktops, and other endpoint devices.

September 24, 2021 24 Sep'21
Spurned researcher posts trio of iOS zero days

An anonymous bug hunter critical of Apple's handling of reports to its bounty program has released details for three zero-day vulnerabilities in its iOS mobile platform.
September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21
FTC drops the hammer on SpyFone for privacy violations

The FTC has decried SpyFone, a remote tracking app for mobile phones, as stalkerware and ordered it to notify all individuals who were tracked by the app.
September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21
Accellion-related breach disclosures continue to unfold

Beaumont Health disclosed some patient data was exposed through an attack on Accellion's FTA product, nine months after the attack on the legacy file transfer software occurred.
August 31, 2021 31 Aug'21
College students targeted by money mule phishing techniques

Back to fool: University students with little security training are being targeted by Nigerian scammers to move fraudulent funds with the lure of quick bucks and flexible hours.

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identity theft

Identity theft, also known as identity fraud, is a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personally identifiable information (PII), such as Social Security or driver's license numbers, to impersonate someone else. Continue Reading
browser hijacker (browser hijacking)

A browser hijacker is a malware program that modifies web browser settings without the user's permission and redirects the user to websites the user had not intended to visit. Continue Reading
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol, specified in the IEEE Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) standard, 802.11b. Continue Reading

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Experts debate XDR market maturity and outlook

Is extended detection response still all buzz and no bite? Experts disagree on whether XDR qualifies as a legitimate market yet or still has a ways to go. Continue Reading
How to select an MDR service that's right for your company

A well-engineered managed detection and response system can provide a lot of benefits. But, before deploying an MDR service, determine exactly what you expect from a provider. Continue Reading
RSA Conference 2021: 3 hot cybersecurity trends explained

In a lightning round session at RSA Conference, ESG analysts discussed three of the hottest topics in cybersecurity in 2021: zero trust, XDR and SASE. Continue Reading

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5 endpoint security best practices to keep company data safe

With an expanding company perimeter, it's time to implement these endpoint security best practices, from asset discovery to device profiling. Continue Reading
Why endpoint security is important and how it works

Organizations and IT admins must understand the fundamental approaches that endpoint security platforms take to secure endpoints and defend against common threats. Continue Reading
Key SOC metrics and KPIs: How to define and use them

Enterprises struggle to get the most out of their security operation centers. Using the proper SOC metrics and KPIs can help. Learn how to define and benefit from them here. Continue Reading

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How to secure a home network for remote workforces

Remote workers rarely achieve the same network security at home that offices provide. Yet, with the right tools, remote workers can efficiently learn how to secure a home network. Continue Reading
3 must-ask post-pandemic questions for CISOs

The worldwide health pandemic has created multiple challenges for today's CISOs and their security teams. Ask these three questions to stay safe in a post-pandemic workplace. Continue Reading
Microsoft Defender ATP taps into cloud for added protection

Enterprises that want to wrap up their systems in an extra layer of security have the option for more enhanced protection that integrates with other Microsoft products. Continue Reading