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What We Can Learn from the Log4j Vulnerability

Pure Storage

In December, a critical zero-day vulnerability was reported in the widely used Log4j framework. Log4j is so ubiquitous, in fact, that Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly called this “the most serious vulnerability I have seen in my decades-long career.”. And that’s the key to the vulnerability.

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

Security Industry Association

Zero-day attacks : Zero-day attacks are attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software that the vendor is not aware of. AI can be used to automate the discovery and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities. Software updates often include security patches that can fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

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Are Your IoT Devices Leaving the Door Open for Hackers?

NexusTek

Harnessing the global connectivity we now take for granted, the internet of things (IoT) has taken the world by storm, with a multitude of smart gadgets that feed our insatiable hunger for convenience, pique our curiosity about the leading edge of tech, and dazzle us, honestly, just by being plain “cool.”

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SIA New Member Profile: Veridas

Security Industry Association

This is the case for Mexican retirees using our voice authentication tool to make the proof of life on a monthly basis, travelers crossing the Zambian border using our patented biometric QR code and the multitude of U.S. Every second, someone authenticates and gets through a Veridas facial recognition terminal worldwide.

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How to prevent identity theft: Tips for a safer online presence

Online Computers

Be careful about sharing personal information online While sharing information is essential for many online activities, such as creating social media profiles or making online purchases, it's crucial to be mindful of what you disclose and to whom. Activate multifactor authentication for an extra security layer.

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Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware Part 1: Current Technologies

Zerto

According to the Center for Internet Security over the past six months (DEC 2021–MAY 2022), these ten malware variants consistently made up over 60% of all reported malware activity: Shlayer. Agent Tesla. Arechclient2. Weak patch management —Many cyberattacks attempt to exploit outdated software first.

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The Need For an Evolution in Fraud Prevention

LAN Infotech

One of the most recent warnings comes from the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a partnership between the FBI, the National White Collar Crime Center, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Use Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an essential tool that can help prevent crypto scams and other types of fraud.