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July 2024

indusface

Application Layer DDoS Attack - What it is, Types & Mitigation

Jul 4, 2024 By Vivek Gopalan In Indusface
An application layer DDoS attack, also known as a Layer 7 (L7) DDoS attack, targets the application layer of the OSI model. This type of DDoS attack focuses on disrupting specific functions or features of a website or online service. Layer 7 attacks leverage loopholes, vulnerabilities, or business logic flaws in the application layer to orchestrate the attacks. Here are the key characteristics and methods: Examples of L7 attacks are Slowloris, GET/POST Floods, etc.
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sysdig

CVE-2024-6387 - Shields Up Against RegreSSHion

Jul 4, 2024 By ashish chakrabortty In Sysdig
On July 1st, the Qualys’s security team announced CVE-2024-6387, a remotely exploitable vulnerability in the OpenSSH server. This critical vulnerability is nicknamed “regreSSHion” because the root cause is an accidental removal of code that fixed a much earlier vulnerability CVE-2006-5051 back in 2006. The race condition affects the default configuration of sshd (the daemon program for SSH).
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Internxt

The 6 Best Secure Cloud Storage Services in 2024

Jul 4, 2024 By Mia Naumoska In Internxt
Data breaches, leaks, hacks, and compromised passwords pose a real threat to our data. If you don’t take action to protect your sensitive data, you are leaving your information exposed to hackers who could: Although many data breaches occur due to factors outside your control, it’s still important to protect your data to avoid it falling into the wrong hands. The best way to do this is by choosing from the numerous secure cloud storage services in 2024.
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Managing Third-Party Cyber Risk in Financial Services

Jul 4, 2024 By UpGuard In UpGuard
In today's interconnected financial landscape, businesses face increasing risks from third-party vendors, making effective cyber risk management essential. Significant data breach costs and stringent regulatory requirements place further burden on this sector. In response, UpGuard offers a Vendor Risk Management solution to help institutions manage these risks and maintain compliance. Learn more at upguard.com/fsi.
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CalCom

Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts

Jul 4, 2024 By John Gates In CalCom
The two policy settings in the CIS Benchmarks control the ability of anonymous users to enumerate the accounts in the Security Accounts Manager (SAM). By enabling the policy settings, users with anonymous connections will not be able to enumerate domain account user names on the systems in your environment.
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securitysenses

Effective Strategies for Connected TV Advertising

Jul 4, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, connected TV (CTV) advertising has emerged as a powerful tool for reaching targeted audiences with precision and efficiency. Advertisers are increasingly leveraging CTV to capitalize on the growing trend of over-the-top (OTT) content consumption. This article explores effective strategies for optimizing CTV advertising, ensuring campaigns resonate with viewers and drive measurable results.
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securitysenses

Strengthening Cybersecurity: Key Benefits of Integrated ERP Systems

Jul 3, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
A business is like a piece of machinery. It consists of many different parts and each has to work optimally for smooth operation. Even a small hitch in the cycle can quickly lead to complete failure. Your business too operates on various processes. From supply line management to payroll distribution every activity has to be monitored for efficiency. The data collected from all these also needs to be analyzed for informed decision-making. So how do you manage it all while still immersed in your day-to-day activities? An integrated ERP system could be the solution.
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