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How an MSP protects a business’s VoIP systems

Online Computers

A Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system is a set of technologies that allow for voice and multimedia communications to be sent over the internet. Unfortunately, VoIP systems are vulnerable to a number of cybersecurity threats, such as malware and distributed denial-of-service attacks.

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How to Counter AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats to Physical Security Products

Security Industry Association

IoT malware : IoT malware is malicious software that is designed to target IoT devices. IoT malware can be used to take control of devices, steal data or disrupt operations. Zero-day attacks : Zero-day attacks are attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software that the vendor is not aware of.

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Four Attack Vectors for Web Applications Being Targeted by Ransomware

Solutions Review

The shift to remote work has pushed even more applications out of the data center and onto the internet. Sometimes the rush to keep business services functioning meant that security was overlooked, and cybercriminals are ready to exploit these vulnerabilities. Web application vulnerabilities. How do you secure against malware?

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Do Macs need cybersecurity interventions?

Online Computers

Internet crooks are always seeking ways to exploit any operating system’s vulnerabilities — and that includes Mac’s proprietary operating system, macOS. Yes — to prevent internet-borne attacks and to avoid having to deal with the hassles of recovering from a data breach. Myth: Macs do not get malware.

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A Business Guide To Managed IT Services in Fort Lauderdale

LAN Infotech

Wireless network security ensures protection against unauthorized access from the internet connection to the computer or server before it gets to the firewall. This is the first line of defense against unauthorized access and malware. Keeping the firewall up-to-date will ensure optimum performance to defend against malware.

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How do you defend your business against watering hole attacks?

Online Computers

Once the hackers learn the websites that their target victims usually visit, they infect these sites with malware that can spread to visitors’ computers. Once security gaps are identified, the malicious code funnels its payload — namely malware — through these gaps. Either audit these requests first or simply disallow them completely.

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Be a Hard Target: Train Your Employees in Security Awareness  

MHA Consulting

Most organizations today are justifiably obsessed with cybersecurity, but many overlook their greatest IT vulnerability: their employees. Employees are most organizations’ biggest vulnerability when it comes to IT security. Staff members’ clicking on malicious email links is the biggest vector by which malware infects company networks.