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XLoader Malware Variant Targets MacOS Disguised as OfficeNote App

A new variant of malware called XLoader is targeting macOS users. XLoader’s execution, functionalities and distribution are detailed. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: XLoader Malware Variant Targets MacOS Disguised as OfficeNote App

Major US Energy Company Hit by QR Code Phishing Campaign

This QR code phishing campaign is targeting multiple industries and using legitimate services such as Microsoft Bing to increase its efficiency and bypass security. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Major US Energy…

How to Remove a Lost Device From Your Google Account

Follow this guide to learn how to easily remove any device from your Google account and keep your account secure. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: How to Remove a Lost Device From…

VMware Explore 2023: Keynote Highlights

Explore enterprise applications and infrastructure, AI, tools for the remote workforce, machine learning, and more from VMware Explore 2023. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: VMware Explore 2023: Keynote Highlights

Akamai Report: LockBit, Cl0P Expand Ransomware Efforts

Phishing is so last year: Akamai’s report finds that zero-day and one-day vulnerabilities caused a 143% increase in total ransomware victims. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Akamai Report: LockBit, Cl0P Expand Ransomware…

ExpressVPN Review (2023): Features, Pricing and Alternatives

This is a comprehensive ExpressVPN Review, covering features, pricing, and more. Use this guide to find out if it is the best VPN for you. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: ExpressVPN Review…

Top 5 Disaster Recovery as a Service Providers for 2023

This is a comprehensive list of the top Disaster Recovery as a Service providers. Use this guide to compare and choose the best solution for you. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Top…

31% of Organizations Using Generative AI Ask It To Write Code

Code development, content creation and analytics are the top generative AI use cases. However, many enterprise users don’t trust gen AI to be private. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: 31% of Organizations…

7 Ways to Access Safe Mode in Windows 10 (2023 Update)

Learn seven different ways to boot a Windows 10 PC in Safe Mode to help troubleshoot issues using this comprehensive guide. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: 7 Ways to Access Safe Mode…

How to Retrieve and Generate Google 2FA Backup Codes

Learn how to retrieve your Google 2FA backup codes and how best to use them. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: How to Retrieve and Generate Google 2FA Backup Codes

Quick Glossary: Cybersecurity Countermeasures

Cybersecurity attacks are inevitable for modern businesses. Therefore, it is vital that businesses deploy countermeasures to mitigate the damage these attacks cause. This quick glossary from TechRepublic Premium explains the terminology behind the most common cybersecurity countermeasures. From the glossary:…

WordPress Security Checklist

Stories of virus and malware infections, data loss, system compromises and unauthorized access dominate headlines, and your WordPress website may be contributing to the problem. WordPress is the most popular CMS in the world. According to Colorlib, WordPress is used…

Data Classification Policy

In many ways, data has become the primary currency of modern organizations. It doesn’t matter whether you are a large business enterprise, SMB, government or nonprofit, the collection, management, protection and analysis of data is a determining factor in your…

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Gets More Multicloud

With Microsoft Defender for Cloud, cloud security posture management features are now available for Google Cloud Platform, as well as AWS and Azure. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Microsoft Defender for Cloud…

5 Tips for Securing Data When Using a Personal Mac for Work

Discover strategies for securing data on your personal Mac for work tasks. Learn how to protect your device against potential threats. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: 5 Tips for Securing Data When…

Media Disposal Policy

An organization’s data and information possess tremendous value and must always be safeguarded. This policy from TechRepublic Premium helps ensure an organization’s storage media are properly cleansed and sanitized prior to disposal, recycling or donation. From the policy: When disposing…

Best Encryption Software and Tools for 2023

This is a comprehensive list of best encryption software and tools, covering their features, pricing and more. Use this guide to determine your best fit. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Best Encryption…

5 Best Encryption Key Management Software for 2023

What is the best encryption key management software for your business? Use our guide to compare the features of our top picks. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: 5 Best Encryption Key Management…

Quick Glossary: Cybersecurity Attack Response and Mitigation

Your computer network is under constant attack. The hard reality is that one of those cyberattacks will succeed, and you had better be prepared. This quick glossary from TechRepublic Premium explains the terminology used by security experts as they attempt…

Microsoft Azure AI Adds GPT-4 and New Virtual Machines

Microsoft is working on creating guidelines for red teams making sure generative AI is secure and responsible. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Microsoft Azure AI Adds GPT-4 and New Virtual Machines

Encryption Policy

Encryption is vital for securing data, whether in transit or stored on devices. It can provide peace of mind that communications will not be intercepted and that sensitive information stored on devices can’t be exfiltrated in the event of loss…

ChatGPT Security Concerns: Credentials on the Dark Web and More

ChatGPT-related security risks also include writing malicious code and amplifying disinformation. Read about a new tool advertised on the Dark Web called WormGPT. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: ChatGPT Security Concerns: Credentials…

UK’s NCSC Publishes New Shadow IT Guidance

Discover the new shadow IT guidance published by the U.K.’s NCSC. Use this guide to better identify and reduce the levels of shadow IT within your organization. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article:…

Cisco announces general availability of XDR platform

In alliance with Cohesity and others, Cisco is fueling near-zero latency between ransomware detection and remediation with its Extended Detection and Response platform. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Cisco announces general availability…

LogRhythm vs Splunk (2023): SIEM tool comparison

This is a comprehensive LogRhythm vs Splunk SIEM tool comparison. Use our guide to learn more about features, pricing and more. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: LogRhythm vs Splunk (2023): SIEM tool…

Data Encryption Policy

The Data Encryption Policy’s purpose is to define for employees, computer users and IT department staff the encryption requirements to be used on all computer, device, desktop, laptop, server, network storage and storage area network disks, and drives that access…

Server Inventory Checklist

It’s important to maintain accurate infrastructure inventories to assist secure and effective network administration. A checklist, like the accompanying file from TechRepublic Premium, is an easy and efficient way to begin the process of maintaining accurate infrastructure inventories. From the…

How to Use NordVPN Meshnet for Free

The free NordVPN Meshnet helps you create your own VPN tunnel to securely and directly connect different devices. Learn more about Meshnet and how to set it up in this guide. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic…

Checklist: Securing Digital Information

Digital information is generally the lifeblood of any given organization, containing essential company data needed to run the business. Paperless offices have become the norm across industries and remote work depends on the ability to share electronic information for communication,…

Get 8 Months of Live Cyber Security Training for Under $500

If you’re new to cyber security or trying to improve your knowledge, Cyber Security Specialist Workshop Live Sessions provides 32 weeks of essential training for under $500. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article:…

Hardware-bound passkeys are still ultimate in security: Yubico VP

Derek Hanson, Yubico’s VP of standards and alliances and an industry expert on passkeys, discusses why device-bound-to-shareable passkeys are critical. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Hardware-bound passkeys are still ultimate in security:…

8 Best Enterprise Password Managers for 2023

This is a comprehensive list of the top enterprise password managers. Use this guide to compare and choose which one is best for your business. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: 8 Best…

How to Access Your iPhone if You Forget Your Passcode

There are ways to unlock your iPhone even without the right passcode, but you’ll need a PC with iTunes or a Mac with Finder. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: How to Access…

Intrusion Detection Policy

All modern enterprises must accept the fact that at some point their systems or networks will very likely experience an unauthorized intrusion of some kind. This is the state of the world’s current security environment and for the most part…

Akamai Survey: API-Specific Controls are Lacking

Phishing, misconfigurations and missing patches are top concerns among security leaders, but they also say their organizations are letting observability tools gather rust. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Akamai Survey: API-Specific Controls…

Forrester’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies in 2023 and Beyond

The research firm outlines when the average organization should expect a technology to deliver the benefits necessary to justify continued investment. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Forrester’s Top 10 Emerging Technologies in…

5 Deepfake Scams That Threaten Enterprises

Forrester shines a light on the synthetic attacks that can cause organizations considerable headaches. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: 5 Deepfake Scams That Threaten Enterprises

E-Waste: Australia’s Hidden ESG Nightmare

Australia has an e-waste problem, and for all the conversations around climate change, energy use, plastics and other ESG matters, it’s surprising that more isn’t said about it. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original…

How to Protect and Secure Your Data in 10 Ways

Use this comprehensive list of strategies to help you safeguard your company’s data from threats and data breaches. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: How to Protect and Secure Your Data in 10…

Armis, Honeywell Uncover Vulnerabilities in Honeywell Systems

Newly discovered vulnerabilities in distributed control systems could allow attackers access to systems supporting industrial, energy, chemical and other operations. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Armis, Honeywell Uncover Vulnerabilities in Honeywell Systems

Using Snapshots to Improve Data Security

How snapshots — point-in-time copies of data — can improve data security. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Using Snapshots to Improve Data Security

White House Launches Cybersecurity Implementation Plan

The White House has announced the first iteration of the National Cybersecurity Implementation Plan. Read on to learn more about the plan and alignment with the five essential pillars. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the…

How to Check If Someone Else Accessed Your Google Account

Review your recent Gmail access, browser sign-in history and Google account activity to make sure no one other than you has used your account. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: How to Check…

Top 7 multicloud security solution providers for 2023

There are a lot of considerations when adopting a multicloud infrastructure. Use our guide to compare the top 7 multicloud security solutions. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Top 7 multicloud security solution…

Hiring Kit: Security Architect

Developing and implementing both preventive security protocols and effective response plans is complicated and requires a security architect with a clear vision. This hiring kit from TechRepublic Premium provides a workable framework you can use to find the best candidate…

Brute Force and Dictionary Attacks: A Guide for IT Leaders

It’s essential that cybersecurity professionals understand the risks associated with brute force attacks. Read this guide from TechRepublic Premium to find out what you need to know about this classic form of cybersecurity attack, how safe you may (or may…

Zero-Day Exploits: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals

This guide covers everything you need to know about zero-day security exploits, which are secret vulnerabilities used by hackers to infiltrate PCs, networks, mobile phones and IoT devices. The post Zero-Day Exploits: A Cheat Sheet for Professionals appeared first on…

Hiring Kit: Security Analyst

In general, security analysts are tasked with identifying weaknesses in current security systems and developing solutions to close security vulnerabilities. To perform this task well, ideal candidates will have highly advanced technical skills, a proven ability to communicate with all…

6 Best VPNs for iPhone in 2023

Which VPN works best on iPhones? Use our guide to compare the pricing and features of the 6 best VPNs for iPhone. The post 6 Best VPNs for iPhone in 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…

The Importance of Penetration Testing in Cloud Security

Read about penetration testing in cloud security and its importance, details about how it’s done and the most common threats to cloud security. The post The Importance of Penetration Testing in Cloud Security appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…

8 Best Penetration Testing Tools and Software for 2023

Penetration testing is vital in keeping an organization’s digital assets secure. Here are the top picks among the latest pen testing tools and software. The post 8 Best Penetration Testing Tools and Software for 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic. This…

EDM Council Survey: Management of Cloud Data Deployment is Lacking

The Council’s first benchmark found that 84% of companies have not implemented ethical access, use and outcome policies and procedures per their cloud agendas. The post EDM Council Survey: Management of Cloud Data Deployment is Lacking appeared first on TechRepublic.…

Microsoft Edge cheat sheet

Microsoft Edge is the default browser for Windows 10. This cheat sheet covers the basics of Microsoft Edge, including how to set up the browser and optimize and use key features. The post Microsoft Edge cheat sheet appeared first on…