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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. billion devices reported in 2023. In fact, two notorious botnets, Mirai and Gafgyt, are major contributors to a recent surge in IoT malware attacks.

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Web browsers: Reimagining remote work needs at the enterprise level

CIO

In fact, according to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigation Report , over 80% of security incidents originated from web applications in 2023. Traditionally viewed as a mere window to the internet, the browser could be more aptly likened to a door – offering entry points for bad actors into devices, activities, and data.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

Modern security challenges Data from the Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) shows the three primary ways in which attackers access an organization are stolen credentials, phishing and exploitation of vulnerabilities.

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Why you must extend Zero Trust to public cloud workloads

CIO

Why securing cloud workloads is an urgent matter In recent years, major cloud service providers encountered 6,000 malware samples actively communicating with them, underlining the magnitude of cloud security challenges. 3 We have seen an increase of 15% in cloud security breaches as compared to last year. 8 Complexity.

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The Importance of Having Proper DMARC Records

The Crazy Programmer

The email validation system, known as DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance), is meant to safeguard your company’s email domain from being exploited for phishing, email spoofing , and other cybercrimes. With DMARC, you can do reporting, which is a critical feature.

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

Tenable

3CX customers reported receiving threat alerts from SentinelOne as early as March 22. Has this report been corroborated by any other vendors? Has 3CX issued a response to these reports? msi aa124a4b4df12b34e74ee7f6c683b2ebec4ce9a8edcf9be345823b4fdcf5d868 Windows 18.12.416 3cxdesktopapp-18.12.416.msi When did this attack begin?

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How TCS is helping to fight financial crime with AI and Microsoft Cloud

CIO

Challenges for fraud risk management Fraud is a big and a worthwhile business for today’s online criminals, who troll the internet and insert data-stealing malware into vulnerable sites and mobile apps. AI can also enhance existing software, such as alerting systems, which often generate many false positives.

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