Security Leftovers

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 22, 2023

• 3 Reasons Why Linux is the Best Choice to Achieve Optimal System Security

  With technological advancements, hackers are becoming increasingly adept at identifying vulnerabilities and gaps in security systems. This makes unauthorized access to secure data and files prevalent, underscoring the critical importance of robust application security measures. This susceptibility to breaches is especially true today, as applications are tightly integrated with cloud platforms.

  While some choose to incorporate a multi cloud security strategy to safeguard essential business assets like customer data and applications within cloud environments, selecting the appropriate operating system is equally important. Linux, an operating system, emerges as a significant option, furnishing an additional layer of protection for your applications. Continue reading to discover the compelling reasons behind Linux’s efficacy in fortifying security.

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  • Cl0p victims attacked through MOVEit Transfer now number 730

    Victims of the ransomware group Cl0p, attacked using vulnerabilities in the secure managed file transfer software MOVEit Transfer, now number 730, according to a count kept by the New Zealand-headquartered security firm Emsisoft.

    The number of individuals affected by these breaches has been estimated to be in excess of 47 million, according to data which Emsisoft says is sourced from US state breach notifications, SEC filings, other public disclosures and also Cl0p’s website.

  • What your organisation needs to combat modern cyber threats

    Cyber-attacks and security breaches have become a key source of revenue for criminal gangs operating across continents, often with little expertise. Over the last few years we’ve seen how breaches and data leaks by these shadowy networks can destroy the reputations of otherwise highly trusted companies, causing share prices to tumble. Remedying the detrimental outcomes of successful breaches can cost organisations precious time and resources and negatively impact productivity, adding further insult to the injury of negative publicity and declining customer trust. And it isn’t just a small minority who are being affected: according to data released by the UK government in April this year, over a third (37 per cent) of large businesses, and over a quarter (25 per cent) of medium-sized businesses have been victims of cyber-attacks in the last year alone.