DDoS attacks dropped by a third in Q4 2020, compared to Q3 — Kaspersky
The number of DDoS attacks detected by Kaspersky was found to have dropped by 31% in Q4 2020, compared to Q3, with the decline believed to be connected to a...
How to protect backups from ransomware
Backups can be defended against ransomware attacks by moving them offsite from primary systems, removing file-system access to the backups, and avoiding using Windows as a backup platform. Ransomware is...
Serious 10-year-old flaw in Linux sudo command; a new version patches it
A vulnerability in sudo can elevate unprivileged users to root privileges. Linux users should immediately patch a serious vulnerability to the sudo command that, if exploited, can allow unprivileged users gain root privileges on...
Cisco tags critical security holes in SD-WAN software
Cisco warns of serious weaknesses in DNA Center management software as well. Cisco has noted and fixed two critical and a number of high-degree vulnerabilities in its SD-WAN software portfolio....
Facts about backup security that should scare you to death
How to tighten up security for backup systems and avoid malicious activities carried out by lone wolves. Least privilege—the idea that each person in your organization should have the least...
11 Android settings that’ll strengthen your security
Android’s own native security options aren’t always obvious — but they’re absolutely worth your while to embrace and understand. You might not know it from all the panic-inducing headlines out...
‘Credible threat’: How to protect networks from ransomware
With recent warnings of ransomware attacks targeting US healthcare organizations, this 7-step plan including backup and recovery, network monitoring, and antivirus may help protect your enterprise network. Ransomware attacks are...
VMware amps up security for network, SASE, SD-WAN products
VMware is filling out its SASE and SD-WAN offerings and bolstering NSX security capabilities, the company announced at its virtual VMworld event. At its virtual VMworld 2020 conclave this week, VMware took...
Government cybersecurity agency warns of Windows Server exploit
Rare warning from CISA instructs government agencies to patch a vulnerability in a core authentication component of Active Directory from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2019. The federal government’s...
Cyber security is next frontier for open source
Open security will facilitate the interoperability and capabilities of cyber security tools while alleviating vendor lock-in for enterprises, says IBM. Cyber security is the next frontier for the open source development...