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26 AWS Security Best Practices to Adopt in Production
One of the most important pillars of a well-architected framework is security. Thus, it is important to follow these AWS security best practices, organized by service, to prevent unnecessary security situations. So, you’ve got a problem to solve and turned to AWS to build and host your solution. You create your account and now you’re all set up to brew some coffee and sit down at your workstation to architect, code, build, and deploy. Except, you aren’t.
The Cyber Helpline Report: The UK Justice System is Failing Cybercrime Victims
Cybercrime and online harms are rapidly evolving, impacting millions annually in England and Wales alone. Recognising the complexity and urgency of these issues, The Cyber Helpline has undertaken a thorough analysis to examine the critical gaps in the processes of reporting, investigation, and prosecution faced by victims. Drawing on our data and insights from across England and Wales, we explore the journey of victims from the initial impact through to potential prosecution.
Three ATO Prevention Measures Ripe for Disruption This Past Fraud Awareness Week
If there’s one fraud statistic worth dwelling on as Fraud Awareness Week 2024 passes, it’s this – in the past year, scams of one type or other siphoned $1 trillion globally, according to the Global Scam Alliance’s State of Scams Report 2024. But this figure only scratches the surface of cybercrime’s total global cost, projected to reach $10.5 trillion in 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, the world’s leading source of cyber research.
How Do Websites Get Hacked?
We witness a sharp surge in website security risks, as highlighted in the latest State of Application Security 2023 Annual Report. AppTrana WAAP blocked over 6 billion attacks across 1400+ websites under its protection. Every website is at risk, regardless of whether it is a simple blog, a portfolio showcase, a small cupcake business, or a dynamic e-commerce platform. Why would someone hack my website? How do hackers check if my website is hackable? How do websites get hacked?
The Quest to Minimize False Positives Reaches Another Significant Milestone
Our breakthrough ML model FP Remover V2 slashes false positives by 80%, setting a new industry standard for secrets detection. Discover how we're helping security teams focus on real threats instead of chasing phantom alerts.
Cyber Resilience Act: What Does It Mean For Your Digital Business?
Software developers push thousands of lines of code every day, helping enterprises shape the tools and applications we all rely on, starting from banking to entertainment. However, we shouldn’t forget that behind every successful deployment lies a hidden challenge – what cyber security measures should be taken to protect the source code, hardware and software products, and critical company and customer data?
How Prices are Set on the Dark Web: Exploring the Economics of Cybercrime
Finding the exact price of any product is now easier than ever. A quick check with your favorite online retailer will show that a GE Profile Dryer goes for $989, a 10-pack of Play-Doh can be had for $7.99, and a loaf of Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White Sliced Bread is $3.59. Unfortunately, a glance at certain less legitimate online sites on the Dark Web is just as easy.
How API Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Records in Just Minutes! #DataLeak #DataBreach
APIs are crucial for data flow, but they also open doors for rapid data breaches if security isn't real-time. In this video, we analyze how an API vulnerability led to a 250 million user data leak in just minutes. Learn why fast data flow in APIs requires immediate, real-time protection to prevent major damage. This case also highlights the often-overlooked importance of client-side security in API protection, especially as APIs are increasingly used in mobile apps and browsers. Discover essential insights to safeguard APIs from potential attacks.
Email Security Limitations of Microsoft 365 Defender
We probably do not need to cover this, but we’ll provide a quick overview – M365 has a host of advantages, including scalability and convenience. Because the platform is cloud-based, businesses can effortlessly access their data and applications and shift to fully remote or hybrid working models without the common challenges of such a transition.
Why Monitoring Your Windows Defender Firewall State is Critical for Security
In today's world of cybersecurity, where risks change so quickly, it's more important than ever to keep your defenses strong. The Windows Defender Firewall is an important line of defense because it keeps your system safe from hackers and people who aren't supposed to be there. But turning on this firewall isn't enough; it needs to be regularly checked for state and setup changes to make sure it's working properly.