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Web browsers: Reimagining remote work needs at the enterprise level

CIO

With more freelancers, contractors, and BYOD programs accessing corporate applications (like web and SaaS applications) via their own devices, oftentimes, what is overlooked is the security posture for the choice of web browsers people are using. Why does this matter?

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3CX Desktop App for Windows and macOS Reportedly Compromised in Supply Chain Attack

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On March 29, a post on the CrowdStrike subreddit revealed that the 3CX desktop app, a softphone client for both Windows and Mac, was compromised and trojanized. msi aa124a4b4df12b34e74ee7f6c683b2ebec4ce9a8edcf9be345823b4fdcf5d868 Windows 18.12.416 3cxdesktopapp-18.12.416.msi We do not know if it was distributed back then.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Firewall in Computer Network

The Crazy Programmer

The computer connected with the internet can be more likely to get affected by viruses and cyber-attacks. In that case, the users need to have a protective shield that protects the computer and its important files from any virus, malware, or harmful element that can affect the device. What is Firewall in Computer Network?

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework Gets Major Update, as Advisories on APT29 and ALPHV Blackcat Get Rolled Out

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And the most prevalent malware in Q4. In these attacks, users are tricked into installing what they think is a legitimate browser update that in reality is malware that infects their computers. It’s been a meteoric rise for SocGholish, which first cracked the CIS list in the third quarter, with a 31% share of malware incidents.

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Cloudy with a chance of threats: Advice for mitigating the top cyber threats of 2024

Lacework

Developers are building systems and applications faster than ever, but this creates more risks and vulnerabilities for hackers to exploit. Workload: Mass scanning for vulnerabilities Workloads, which include computing resources like Linux and Windows hosts, are susceptible to compromise. Malware (e.g., Malware (e.g.,

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls on Software Makers To Use Memory Safe Languages, as OpenSSF Issues Secure Software Principles

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Plus, malware used in fake browser-update attacks ballooned in Q3. That’s according to the Center for Internet Security (CIS), which this week released its “Top 10 Malware Q3 2023” list. SocGholish, which didn’t make the list last quarter, shot up to the top spot, accounting for 31% of malware incidents in the third quarter.

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IoT Adoption in Healthcare Brings Security Opportunities

CIO

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Connected medical devices, also known as the Internet of Medical Things or IoMT, are revolutionizing healthcare, not only from an operational standpoint but related to patient care. Simplify operations. That’s where a Zero Trust approach comes into play.

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