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Top Open Source Security Tools

eSecurity Planet

But that success and the openness inherent in the community have led to a major challenge – security. Therefore, any security vulnerabilities are disclosed publicly. This has given rise to a large number of open source security tools. The Best Open Source Security Tools. WhiteSource.

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Team Liquid’s wiki leak exposes 118K users

Security Affairs

Users of the e-sports knowledge base were exposed via a publicly accessible and passwordless MongoDB database, the Cybernews research team has discovered. RSA (Rivest–Shamir–Adleman) is an encryption system used for secure data transmission.

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Hackers Are Now Exploiting Windows Event Logs

eSecurity Planet

Hackers have found a way to infect Windows Event Logs with fileless malware , security researchers have found. If it does not find one, the encrypted shell code is written in 8KB chunks in the event logs. The attackers used two types of Trojans: HTTP-based Trojan with C2 (command and control) Named-pipe based Trojan.

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WireGuard vs. OpenVPN: Comparing Top VPN Protocols

eSecurity Planet

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) provide secure access to business files for remote workers , making them a crucial part of an enterprise’s technology stack. When comparing WireGuard vs, OpenVPN, you should consider: Security Speed Mobile usability Resource usage Privacy Customer support Pricing Implementation. Back to top. Back to top.

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7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

eSecurity Planet

That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. We analyzed the market for email security tools and software to arrive at this list of 7 top email security solutions, including their standout features, limitations and ideal use cases, followed by issues prospective buyers should consider.

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Hacked Data Broker Accounts Fueled Phony COVID Loans, Unemployment Claims

Krebs on Security

Those compromises were noteworthy because the consumer information warehoused by these data brokers can be used to find the answers to so-called knowledge-based authentication (KBA) questions used by companies seeking to validate the financial history of people applying for new lines of credit.

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6 Best Cloud Log Management Services in 2024 Reviewed

eSecurity Planet

The top log management services offer troubleshooting and operational efficiency through seamless integration, secure log handling, advanced security analytics, and more. Cloud security: Gains visibility into AWS, Azure, Salesforce, and Google Cloud Platform. Monitors changes in cloud infrastructure for data security.

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