Hunting for Ghosts in Fileless Attacks

May 18, 2019

Nowadays, modern fileless malware uses a mix of techniques to evade detection and to stay off the radar. Threat actors are turning to use this technique more often to carry out their attacks. This trend is simply because legacy solutions like traditional signature-based antivirus are struggling to keep up with its sophistication (Trend Micro, 2017). Attackers are always aiming for stealth, and the characteristic of fileless malware is just the perfect ingredient to blend into normal day-to-day operations of an organization and to stay undetected.

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2022 Global Cybersecurity Awareness Training Study

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The benefit awareness cybersecurity awareness training, particular phishing simulations, have gained wide acceptance in business and the public sector.

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whitePaper | March 14, 2023

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Securing Today's Convenience Stores with Fortinet

whitePaper | June 14, 2023

Today’s convenience stores (C-Stores) rely on a variety of digital tools to support an evolving retail engagement model that includes everything within the store interior and the forecourt. This can involve point-of-sale (POS) infrastructure, self-service kiosks, intelligent building systems, digital signage, fuel dispensers, guest Wi-Fi, security cameras, loyalty system integration, and store-in-store services. Plus, today’s stores contain a wide array of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, such as walk-in cooler sensors and occupancy sensors. Protecting these critical systems against cyberthreats is paramount for compliance and maintenaning brand value.

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Closing the Human Error Gap in Cybersecurity

whitePaper | June 23, 2023

The increasing reliance on digital technology has made cybersecurity a critical concern for organizations worldwide. While technological advancements have provided businesses with unprecedented opportunities, they have also exposed them to a myriad of cyber threats. In this context, human error has emerged as a significant vulnerability. While an overwhelming majority of the human error related wrong decisions are unintentional, they can happen to anyone. This whitepaper aims to provide a comprehensive approach to closing the human error gap in cybersecurity, focusing on both cybersecurity awareness training and proactive security measures that minimize the need for users to be cyber smart.

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Supply Chain Security in MongoDB’s Software Development Lifecycle

whitePaper | May 25, 2022

Cybersecurity breaches do more than expose data to malicious actors. They generate headlines, captivate the public’s attention, and shine a light on security gaps. Whether it’s weak passwords or the software supply chain, if a vulnerability exists, cybercriminals will exploit it.

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