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Stealthy but Dangerous: Defending Against Password Spraying Attacks in Active Directory

Nov 11, 2024 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats seem to emerge every day, understanding how to protect our online identities and organizations is essential. One of the sneaky yet dangerous methods hackers use to infiltrate systems is through a password spraying attack. This article aims to unravel what password spraying is, how it works, and, most importantly, how organizations can defend against it, especially in environments that use Active Directory.
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Cybersecurity Lessons from the Most Devastating Malware Attacks

Oct 30, 2024 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
Malware attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and damaging, targeting individuals, businesses, and governments. The consequences of these attacks can be catastrophic, leading to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. Learning from past incidents is crucial for strengthening cybersecurity measures. This article explores key lessons learned from some of the most devastating malware attacks in history and offers actionable insights to enhance your organization's defenses.
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6 Ways to Protect Your API Against Attacks

Sep 11, 2024 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
When configured correctly, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enable seamless data exchanges across platforms, assisting with cross-app integrations and making microservices possible. As APIs have become integral in modern applications, we as developers must learn how to protect them against impending threats. The State of API Security report found that 74% of respondents have experienced at least three API-related breaches since 2021, so the threat here is very real.
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Avoiding the Costs of a Cyberattack | Security Insights Ep. 42

Aug 30, 2024 By Ivanti In Ivanti
Avoiding the Costs of a Cyberattack | Security Insights Ep. 42 Ivanti's Chris Goettl (VP of Product, Patch Management) welcomes back Robert Waters (Lead PMM, Exposure Management) to cover the dreaded costs of a cyberattack, and how organizations can work to proactively avoid them by addressing three strategic imperatives: attack surface, vulnerability prioritization, and data silos. Ivanti finds, heals, and protects every device, everywhere – automatically. Whether your team is down the hall or spread around the globe, Ivanti makes it easy and secure for them to do what they do best.
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Why a Firewall is the First Line of Defense Against Cyber Attacks?

Jul 31, 2024 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
In today's fast-paced and technologically-inclined world, safeguarding sensitive business information is more critical than ever. Firewalls play a pivotal role as the first line of defense, protecting networks and data from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. For a comprehensive understanding of what a firewall is, refer to the detailed explanation at the firewall at checkpoint.com. As cyber threats continue to evolve at a rapid pace, the importance of deploying robust firewalls as part of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy cannot be overstated even more so today.
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CDK Global: A Cold-Hearted Reminder of Why Patch Management Matters

Jul 29, 2024 By Mike Arrowsmith In NinjaOne
A few weeks ago, CDK Global, a software provider with 15,000 North American car dealership customers, faced back-to-back cyberattacks, effectively taking down scheduling, records, and more for their thousands of customers for days. The CDK Global attack is also the latest cyber incident to spur larger industry-wide conversations around the supply chain risks posed by increasingly ruthless and aggressive bad actors.
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What Is Remote Code Execution (RCE)?

Jul 25, 2024 By Lauren Ballejos In NinjaOne
Remote Code Execution (RCE) is when an attacker runs malicious code on your IT infrastructure. The purpose of RCE ranges from further infiltrating your network, stealing information, or otherwise damaging, extorting, or stealing from you or your business. Because of this, protecting your computers and network from RCE attacks is vital. This article explains what remote code execution is, and the impacts of RCE on your business.
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Data Breaches in Charlotte - Don't Let Your Business Be the Next Victim

Jul 19, 2024 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
In today's digital age, a cyberattack can strike anywhere, anytime. Unfortunately, Charlotte businesses are not immune. This article will shed light on the growing threat landscape in Charlotte. We'll explore real-world examples of how data breaches occur and equip you with essential steps to protect your business.
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