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SMEs in sight: cyber attacks on supply chains

Partnerships, services, customer relationships – no organization operates independently. Contracts, compliances and laws regulate cooperation, but what about security criteria? Cyber ​​attacks on supply chains particularly affect small and medium-sized companies, according to the latest threat report from Sophos. In the latest Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street, the security experts report that in 2023 the Sophos MDR team responded increasingly to cases in which companies were attacked via the so-called supply chain, i.e. the supply chain in business and in the IT infrastructure became. In several cases, the vulnerabilities lay in the remote monitoring and management software...

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Network access possible: Lexmark SMB printer with 8.6 security vulnerability
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in newer Lexmark SMB devices. In some cases, an attacker can use SSRF to move through corporate networks to exploit otherwise unreachable internal systems or extract secrets. Updates are available. In its Security Advisory, Lexmark informs users of Lexmark devices for the SME sector about a highly dangerous security vulnerability with a CVSS value of 8.6 out of 10. This makes network access possible for attackers via Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). The manufacturer recommends an immediate update of the firmware of the affected devices. Over 150...

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Professional cybersecurity for SMEs
Professional cybersecurity for SMEs

Managed detection and response (MDR) for SMEs 24/7, 365 days a year. The IT security manufacturer ESET has expanded its offering with a new service. The new “ESET MDR” service now also offers medium-sized businesses threat monitoring, detection and tracking of threats, incident response and modern detection and response functions around the clock (24/7). The company is thus responding to the increased demand, which was fueled not least by the requirements of the state of the art. ESET MDR is now available from ESET specialist dealers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Professional, for…

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AI-based cyber defense for SMEs at Amazon
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

In contrast to large companies, many SMEs still use traditional cyber defense solutions and are therefore highly at risk. AI-powered defense offers more security. CrowdStrike's AI-powered cybersecurity offering for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), CrowdStrike Falcon Go, is now available on Amazon Business. Falcon Go is designed to help SMBs defend against modern cybersecurity threats. Support for small IT teams and non-technical users It combines the power of CrowdStrike's industry-leading protection in an intuitive, simplified package designed to support smaller IT teams and non-technical users. It is…

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SMEs: Stop ransomware attacks
SMEs: Stop ransomware attacks

Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are able to overcome well-known antivirus products. SMEs in particular are at risk. A new solution helps you stop attacks and protect your data. CrowdStrike announced a new, groundbreaking version of CrowdStrike Falcon® Go, giving small and medium-sized businesses the protection they need to stop ransomware attacks and prevent data breaches. With just a few clicks, small and medium-sized businesses gain the ability to quickly and easily implement industry-leading protection to stop modern cyberattacks missed by ineffective antivirus products. CrowdStrike is…

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Secure SME access points through firewall functions

The provider Zyxel is expanding its Connect & Protect security solution for more protection for WLAN connections through secure access points for SMEs. New firewall functions ensure improved protection of access points. Zyxel Networks is expanding its 'Connect and Protect' (CNP) security solution with new firewall functions so that WLAN connections are protected directly through the access point. The updated Connect and Protect Plus (CNP+) version protects corporate and consumer Wi-Fi networks connected directly to a wireless access point from known and advanced cybersecurity threats using IP review and DNS filtering. At the same time, the transparency of all applications and the possibility of bandwidth throttling are guaranteed….

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SME study: Cybersecurity in German medium-sized companies
SME study: Cybersecurity in German medium-sized companies

A new edition of the study “IT Security in SMEs” currently provides information about the state of cybersecurity in German SMEs. It also becomes clear that the topic is much more important than before. But there is still a lot of room for improvement. The answers from the companies surveyed show that the importance of cybersecurity in companies has become more important and is therefore perceived as important. However, implementing effective IT protection is still difficult in some cases for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). Here, missing resources such as budgets and skilled workers…

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SMEs: threatened by cyber risks
SMEs: threatened by cyber risks

Cyber ​​attacks are a challenge for SMEs. Around half of SMEs worldwide have been the target of one. IT security challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). That's why more than half of them are calling for help in dealing with cyber risks. That's the finding of a new global study by Sage. The study reveals how SMEs perceive cybersecurity and outlines the key hurdles they face in this area. With the study, Sage strives to demystify the topic of cybersecurity and turn it from a daunting challenge into a tool...

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SMEs: Concerned about cybersecurity
SMEs: Concerned about cybersecurity

In a survey of German SMEs, only a third said they trust their company's cybersecurity measures. Companies cited dwindling customer trust as their biggest concern after an attack. Global crises, tense economic conditions, shortage of skilled workers – the list of challenges, especially for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) in Germany, is long. Above all, the topic of cyber threats and their potential impact on company processes, reputation and sales are a headache for SMEs. This is the result of a current study by Sharp among more than 500 IT decision-makers and procurement managers from SMEs in various industries...

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Data security & backup – more than a parachute for companies
Backup as a parachute for companies

Companies need a solution for backup, disaster recovery, archiving and also for their cold data. Six questions, six answers from Hannes Heckel, Head of Marketing at FAST LTA, about solutions and how managed storage can help, especially in terms of capacity, performance, function and long-term costs. B2B-CS: Mr. Heckel, do you have anything against tape when it comes to backup and recovery? Hannes Heckel, FAST LTA: No, in principle not at all, because the sensitive issue must be considered on a case-by-case basis. With tape it's like this: Many of our customers still rely on tape simply because...

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