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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.

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How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

CIO

Companies that have embraced the cloud need to understand the Shared Responsibility Model: a security and compliance framework that explains what shared infrastructure and systems the cloud provider is responsible for maintaining and how a customer is responsible for operating systems, data, and applications utilizing the cloud.

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IoT Adoption in Healthcare Brings Security Opportunities

CIO

3 Unit 42 research also found that 83% of ultrasound, MRI, and CT scanners run on an end-of-life operating system. 4 Those operating systems have known vulnerabilities that can potentially be exploited. Simplify operations. Medical facilities rely on their technology to do the same. What is the device?

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Learn the Language of Vulnerability Assessment: Key Security Terms You Should Know

Tenable

A vulnerability could also be a host on the network that lacks modern protections like next-generation firewalls or anti-malware features. Keep in mind that “vulnerability” isn't a synonym for words like "malware," "virus," "trojan" or any of the other words that describe common cyberthreats. Balancing security and compliance.

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What is Intrusion Detection System (IDS) – Working, Types, Best Tools

The Crazy Programmer

For instance, it will notice when a host has been infected with malware and tries to spread the malware across the network. A Signature-based Intrusion Detection System (SIDS) keeps an eye on all traffic on a network and compares the traffic against databases of attack signatures or other known cybersecurity risks. Conclusion.

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Fighting Ransomware: Using Ivanti’s Platform to Build a Resilient Zero Trust Security Defense

Ivanti

Ransomware is a strain of malware that blocks users (or a company) from accessing their personal data or apps on infected iOS, iPadOS, and Android mobile devices, macOS laptops, Windows personal computers and servers, and Linux servers. Communications : The malware scans the contents of the SD card. Devices running versions from 2.2

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Cyber Hygiene: Keep Your Business Safe Online

MagmaLabs

As a result, your data gets secured and protected from malware, other attacks, or security breaches. Some cyber hygiene best practices include the following: Installing antivirus and malware software. Regularly updating web browsers, apps, and operating systems. Why is Cyber Hygiene Important For Your Business?

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