internet security

Beware of Random Smishing Text Messages: How to Protect Yourself! #podcast

Random Smishing Text Scams: Why “Do I Know You?” Texts Are Dangerous

| | Cyber awareness, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Digital Safety, Episodes, fraud prevention, Information Security, Infosec, internet security, Mobile Security, online safety, Phishing, Phone Security, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, Protect Yourself, Safe Texting, Scam Alert, Scam Awareness, scam prevention, Scam Protection, security, smishing, social engineering, Tech Tips, technology, text message scam, text scam, Weekly Edition
In this episode, we discuss a rising scam involving random smishing text messages. Learn how these messages work, why they’re effective, and what you can do to protect yourself. Discover the dangers ...
Shared Security Podcast
Looking Back: The 2009 Facebook Security and Privacy Debacles #privacy #podcast

Facebook Flaws and Privacy Laws: A Journey into Early Social Media Security from 2009

| | 2009, cross-site scripting, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Podcast, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Early Social Media, Episodes, facebook, Information Security, Infosec, internet security, online safety, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, privacy laws, security, Social Media Awareness, Social Media Risks, Social Media Security, Tech Podcast, technology, Weekly Edition, XSS
Join hosts Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson in a special best-of episode of the Shared Security Podcast. Travel back to 2009 with the second-ever episode featuring discussions on early Facebook ...
Shared Security Podcast

IPStrom Takedown Russian Mastermind Pleads Guilty

| | botnet, cybercrime, Cybercrime Crackdown, Cybercriminal, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Collaboration, Cybersecurity Measures, Cybersecurity News, DOJ (Department of Justice), Golang-based Botnet, internet security, ipstorm botnet, IPStrom, law enforcement, Malware, Qakbot Threat, Russian hacker, Sergei Makinin, takedown
On Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, the United States (US) government initiated the IPStrom takedown, Russian mastermind pled guilty to being the brains behind the operation. The IPStrom malware network was taken down ...
TuxCare
How to Write A Website Privacy Policy

How to Write A Website Privacy Policy

| | browser, Data Privacy, internet security, Privacy Policy, User Security, Web security
Data privacy attorneys are often called upon to draft a privacy policy for a company to link to their landing page. You know, the little link that says either “Privacy” or “Legal” ...
Security Boulevard
Shodan: Still the Scariest Search Engine on the Internet? 

Shodan: Still the Scariest Search Engine on the Internet? 

| | Internet of things, internet security, iot, Security Research, Shodan
In April of 2013, CNN introduced the world to Shodan, a search engine for internet-connected devices, by publishing an article titled, Shodan: The scariest search engine on the Internet. CNN described how ...
Security Boulevard
The gift that keeps on giving: 7 tips to avoid cyber security threats

The gift that keeps on giving: 7 tips to avoid cyber security threats

| | Allot Secure, Communication Service Provider, csp, cyber attacks, cyber defense, Cyber Security, Cyber-attack, cybercrime, cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, cyberthreats, Home IoT, HomeSecure, Internet of things, internet security, IoTSecure, ISP, Malware, Mobile Security, Network Security, networksecure, Parental Control, Phishing, security, Security as a Service
Did you give or receive a toy or new parental control or security app for the holidays? While well intentioned, you may have inadvertently created a security breach for the recipient or ...
Allot's Network Security & IoT Blog for CSPs & Enterprises
The power of real-time capabilities for communication service providers

The power of real-time capabilities for communication service providers

| | 5G, Allot Secure, analytics, BusinessSecure, Closed Loop Automation, Communication Service Provider, csp, CSPs, cyber attacks, cyber defense, Cyber Security, Cyber-attack, cybercrime, cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, cyberthreats, ddos, DDoS Security, End-point Security, enterprise, home security, HomeSecure, internet security, ISP, Malware, Mobile, Mobile Security, Network Security, Network Visibility & Control, Policy and Charging, QoE, Quality of Experience, security, Security as a Service, Service Providers, SMB Security, telcom, Telecom, Traffic Management
A colleague of mine recently alerted me to a white paper she read about the competitive advantage of real-time. The concept of “real-time” remains a hot topic, and I can appreciate the ...
Allot's Network Security & IoT Blog for CSPs & Enterprises
Examples of Large & Small Business Cyber Attacks: Fighting for Survival Against a New Wave of Cyber Criminals

Examples of Large & Small Business Cyber Attacks: Fighting for Survival Against a New Wave of Cyber Criminals

| | BusinessSecure, Communication Service Provider, csp, CSPs, cyber attacks, cyber defense, Cyber Security, Cyber-attack, cybercrime, cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, cyberthreats, End-point Security, internet security, Malware, Mobile, Network Security, security, Security as a Service, Service Providers, SMB Security, telcom, Telecom
There are two types of businesses in the world today. Those that have been attacked by cybercriminals, and those that haven’t, yet. In what is becoming increasingly clear, most of these businesses ...
Allot's Network Security & IoT Blog for CSPs & Enterprises

Protecting a New Vulnerable Population on the Internet

| | Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Internet, internet security, Scams
On a Mission of Protecting Abraham Lincoln is credited with saying that “A lawyer’s time and advice are his stock and trade.” Whether the quote is mis-attributed to Lincoln is irrelevant to ...
The State of Security
Lesson from Lockdowns: Crucial to Scale-Up Cybersecurity Services

Lesson from Lockdowns: Crucial to Scale-Up Cybersecurity Services

| | Communication Service Provider, csp, CSPs, cyber attacks, cyber defense, Cyber Security, Cyber-attack, cybercrime, cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, cyberthreats, Internet of things, internet security, iot, Malware, Mobile, Network Security, security, Security as a Service, Service Providers, telcom, Telecom, Traffic Management
The COVID-19 pandemic and governmental movement restrictions have led to an increased dependency on online services for individuals and businesses alike. Cybercriminals quickly identified this trend as an opportunity for gaining profits ...
Allot Blog
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