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Why Do You Need a Web Application Firewall?

Learn why a web application firewall plays a vital role in a comprehensive security suite that most of us need- if not all. Cyberattacks are continuously evolving. Getting more sophisticated, more complex, and more diverse in both scale and size....

March 11, 2020

Information Technology vs. Information Security

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Information Technology vs. Information Security

Information Technology and Information Security are two complementary but separate functions. Let’s understand how both disciplines vary. Also, how they work all together to create a robust security posture. Information Security isn’t just an IT concern. It is a major...

February 23, 2020

What is A Memcached DDoS attack and How to Mitigate It

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What is A Memcached DDoS attack and How to Mitigate It

On February 28, 2018, one of the largest software development platforms used for version control websites named GitHub was hit by the record-breaking DDoS attack that peaked at over 1.3Tbps. The attack was identified as a new type of amplification...

February 15, 2020

10 Tips to Protect Your Website from Hacking and Google Penalties

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10 Tips to Protect Your Website from Hacking and Google Penalties

As an SEO professional, you wouldn’t ever want to receive this notification on your Google Search Console dashboard saying: “This site may not perform as well in Google results because it appears to be in violation of Google’s Webmaster Guidelines.”...

February 15, 2020

A Casino’s Database Was Hacked Through a Smart Fish Tank Thermometer

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A Casino’s Database Was Hacked Through a Smart Fish Tank Thermometer

The term Internet of Things (IoT) generally refers to scenarios where network connectivity and computing capability extends to objects, sensors, and everyday items not normally considered computers, allowing these devices to generate, exchange and consume data with minimal human intervention....

February 14, 2020

This Week in Cyber Security News, April 25-May 1, 2018

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This Week in Cyber Security News, April 25-May 1, 2018

News Highlights This Week A Michigan man is going to spend the next seven years and three months in prison for attempting a county jail’s computer system and altering prison records to get his friend released early and also received...

February 14, 2020

This Week in Cyber Security News, May 2 – 8, 2018

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This Week in Cyber Security News, May 2 – 8, 2018

News Highlights This Week Hackers bypassing a security feature of Microsoft Office 365, Twitter is testing an end-to-end encryption for Messages, Microsoft released security patches for the Zero-day flaws, Facebook Messenger is getting more and more Phishy, Healthcare industry is...

January 13, 2020

Is Your Online Business Ready for Shopping Season?

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Is Your Online Business Ready for Shopping Season?

Shopping season is round the clock. Online business, as well as online traffic, are counting on a spike. Online promotion and advertising are in place, new products have been added in the store, discounts are flowing heavily, and shopping carts...

January 7, 2020

How do Application Layer and Network Layer DDoS Attacks Differ?

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How do Application Layer and Network Layer DDoS Attacks Differ?

Both the application layer and network layer DDoS attacks are significant threats. But, they vary a lot from one another. Learn how these attacks vary and what can we do to reduce their effects. Distributed Denial of service or DDoS...

November 4, 2019

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AWS Hit by Major DDoS Attack

Amazon’s cloud computing division AWS lately experienced a major DDoS attack on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. The sustained DDoS attack appears to have lasted for approx 8 hours. The incident primarily affected its Router 53 DNS web service, but other...

October 27, 2019

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Why Do You Need a Web Application Firewall?

Information Technology vs. Information Security

What is A Memcached DDoS attack and How to Mitigate It

10 Tips to Protect Your Website from Hacking and Google Penalties

A Casino’s Database Was Hacked Through a Smart Fish Tank Thermometer

This Week in Cyber Security News, April 25-May 1, 2018

This Week in Cyber Security News, May 2 – 8, 2018

Is Your Online Business Ready for Shopping Season?

How do Application Layer and Network Layer DDoS Attacks Differ?

AWS Hit by Major DDoS Attack

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