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Preparation with a comprehensive checklist is central to managing a cyber incident. To ensure that nothing is forgotten during the stressful situation, all departments of a company must be informed about their tasks and duties in advance.
So-called DDoS attacks (Distributed Denial of Service) on IT infrastructures are on the rise – even authorities and critical infrastructures are affected. Can the SCION technology developed in Switzerland prevent the shutdown of Internet services in the future?
Cloud security remains a hot topic as the trend towards cloud services continues to grow. This article presents the key findings of three cloud security reports.
SQL injections are a widespread type of vulnerability in websites, which have high damaging potential. This article is exactly about this type of injections and shows what they are, why they can occur and how they can be fixed.
Continous Integration (CI) and Continous Deployment (CD) have become important components of software engineering in recent years. Automation enables development teams to deploy new features and updates quickly and efficiently. However, the use of CI/CD also poses some security risks that must be considered. The OWASP Top 10 CI/CD Security Risks provide an overview of the most common risks and suggests ways to overcome them.
It’s hard to imagine today’s business world without LinkedIn as a social platform. Whether it’s sharing posts, networking with business partners, or acquiring new talent, LinkedIn is often the tool of choice. True to the idea of see and be seen. Anyone who wants to be successful strives for attention, recognition, and reach. This phenomenon also attracts scammers who take advantage of members’ open disclosure. Such fake profiles can have unpleasant consequences for companies. Find out what these consequences are and how you can protect yourself from them in this article.
Attackers use batch files to automate and speed up their work because they allow the execution of multiple commands. This way, the attacker does not need to provide any manual input but just needs to execute the malicious script on the victim’s system.
Batch files are an essential tool many users and administrators use to perform automated tasks. However, attackers also use these batch files to execute malicious commands on a system. To avoid detection by antivirus software, batch files are obfuscated.
May 4, 2023 is World Password Day. This day takes place every year on the first Thursday in May and aims to raise awareness about the importance of secure passwords. The aim is to educate about best practices in password management and encourage people to take steps to improve the security of their online accounts.
Ransomware is currently what everybody is talking about. Everyone fears becoming a victim and bearing the consequences for their reputation as well as the financial impact of it.
As Microsoft services move to the cloud, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 (M365) are becoming popular targets for attackers. Threat hunting can help uncover signs of compromise early on.
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 is a fundamental standard for information security. It defines requirements for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an information security management system (ISMS) and serves as the basis for certification.
When you think of going on holiday, the first thing that comes to mind is relaxation. You leave the stress of everyday life behind and just want to enjoy the days off. Unfortunately, even on holiday you are not safe from scammers, and awareness is key in protecting yourself.
Vulnerability scanners are often used during security audits. The goal: to be one step ahead of the cybercriminals!
A bug bounty program and a penetration test are both important measures to improve the security level of a system. However, there are important differentiators between the two that need to be understood before deciding which one to use.
Learn about the most common initial attack vectors and their protection recommendations.
Emails are a Popular Entry Point for Attackers
Configuration of a local Windows firewall and what and how it can protect against.
Do you like listening to podcasts? Get to know the best five cyber security podcasts.
PDF (Portable Document Format) files are used on a daily basis both in the working world and by private individuals. This also makes them a popular tool for cybercriminals to use in phishing attacks. They allow direct execution of scripts that can reload additional malware.
Penetration test and red teaming are cybersecurity terms. But what exactly is red teaming? And what is a penetration test all about? What are the differences between the two terms?
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