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Agentless Workload Scanning Gets Supercharged with Malware Scanning

Prisma Clud

Using WildFire in 2021 to analyze malicious files, our threat research team discovered a 73% increase in Cobalt Strike malware samples compared to 2020. The speed, volume and sophistication of modern malware attacks has made them more difficult to detect. This feature complemented existing agent-based protection.

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How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

CIO

However, this shift requires a thorough understanding of the security implications and how a business can protect its data and applications. Cloud infrastructure is especially sensitive, as many critical applications are at risk, such as customer-facing applications.

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Unit 42 Discovers First Known Malware Targeting Windows Containers

Palo Alto Networks

The Unit 42 cybersecurity consulting group published research on the first known malware targeting Windows containers, which was discovered by Unit 42 researcher Daniel Prizmant and named Siloscape. Containers provide an easy way to run applications in the cloud. In addition to containers, there are clusters.

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An Edge Vision for the Metaverse

CIO

This will also trigger an influx of new gadgets such as haptic gloves that will allow you to feel objects in the metaverse – all which will be made possible by edge devices and applications. This raises new questions about managing and operating these devices in a consistent, reliable, and secure manner. Operating Systems for the edge.

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

CIO

They achieve this via several means, but one of the most common is via phishing, which typically involves convincing someone to download a piece of malware from a legitimate-looking email that will then gather login data and other sensitive info that can give the criminals access to much more within the organisation.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Firewall in Computer Network

The Crazy Programmer

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. This application can be installed in the desired hardware and software component of the computer. Hence, it is better to check out the firewall applications.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Virtual Machine

The Crazy Programmer

In short, it is the small part of the software that allows users to run the operating system in it and let them complete computing tasks. It works similar to other programs or applications run within the computer and its window. It helps the user experience as they are operating a virtual computer within the same host computer.