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SMBs: Qnap NAS systems at risk
August 2, 2023
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The well-known NAS manufacturer QNAP reports two highly dangerous vulnerabilities in its network products and another vulnerability in its VPN device client for Windows. A remote attack is possible through the gaps - suitable patches are available. The vulnerabilities announced by QNAP affect many applications used within the network products. The services also operate and work in large NAS systems for the SME sector. Therefore, in addition to smaller, privately used NAS systems or cameras, many company products are also affected by the security gaps. Remote takeover for DoS attack possible QNAP reports that a vulnerability regarding the uncontrolled consumption of resources several…

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Security: mood among IT managers in medium-sized companies
July 20, 2023
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When it comes to cybersecurity, the mood among IT managers in upper German medium-sized companies is cautiously optimistic. 69 percent plan to spend more money on IT security. 98 percent are confident they have tools, strategies and money for IT security. The 2023 Cybersecurity Assessment Report presented by Bitdefender not only paints a global picture of the cybersecurity situation. The survey of 400 IT and cybersecurity experts from IT manager to CISO in companies with 1.000 or more employees in the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain shows: Even in a European comparison, decision-makers in…

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SMB firewall router with WiFi-6E and cloud management 
19 May 2023
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As a cost-effective solution for small business networks, Zyxel Networks offers its new WiFi 6E router SCR 50AXE. The device was specially developed for the needs of small businesses and home office use and offers protection against cyber threats while enabling a fast and stable WLAN connection. The Zyxel Secure Cloud Managed Firewall with AXE5400 WiFi 6E (SCR-50AXE) is a state-of-the-art next-generation enterprise firewall (NGFW) that provides powerful protection for networks. With support for the new WiFi 6E standard, the router enables ultra-fast wireless connections with extended spectrum and low latency. Lots of security features against…

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SME security: BSI defines CyberRiskCheck according to DIN
8 May 2023
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SME security: BSI defines CyberRiskCheck according to DIN

The BSI has specified security advice for small and medium-sized companies according to DIN SPEC 27076. The so-called CyberRisikoCheck gives non-specialist customers and SMEs the certainty that their cyber security really does meet standards. More and more managers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are realizing that they can no longer work without their IT systems and therefore need to protect them appropriately. Often, however, they neither know how good or bad their information security is, nor which paths it makes sense to take to increase the level of protection. CyberRiskCheck – 27…

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New Professional Service packages for SMEs
3 May 2023
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New Professional Service packages for SMEs

Kaspersky offers its range of new Professional Service packages for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The customized, tailored support products help organizations get the most out of their cybersecurity resources. The Professional Service Packages support IT teams with IT infrastructure health checks, software implementation, seamless upgrades, vulnerability and patch management, and encryption for mobile storage. This optimizes protective measures. Services Adapted to the Threat Landscape In an ever-changing threat landscape, professional cybersecurity services are indispensable for companies of all sizes. Especially SMEs, which are under particular pressure...

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Ransomware: self-check for SMEs and the self-employed
5 April 2023
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Ransomware: self-check for SMEs and the self-employed

Large companies can use penetration tests to check how secure their IT security structure is. Now every SME or self-employed person can run a system test with ransomware on Ransom-Check: free of charge, without registration. Every day, companies, authorities, municipal utilities and even hospitals have to shut down their operations because the IT is no longer usable. So-called ransomware has struck. From now on, a simple and free self-test for the greatest dangers is possible for everyone. Self-test with ransomware Cyber ​​criminals want to extort ransom money (ransomware). To do this, they must penetrate the IT environment. They are often unknowingly helped by employees.

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Are companies well positioned when it comes to cyber security?
March 10, 2023
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Are companies really well positioned when it comes to cybersecurity? 61 percent of the global companies surveyed in a Bitdefender study attest to improved cyber security. Cybersecurity Posture Survey 2023 highlights the resource situation of cyber defence. In autumn 2022, Bitdefender asked 1.693 mostly small and medium-sized companies worldwide about how they see their cyber defenses set up. Despite slowly growing teams, a lack of resources is an important issue – but not the central one. Human misconduct by employees seems to be the bigger problem for many. Many SMEs respond in the study The study documents the low staffing levels in…

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New endpoint security solution for SMEs 
14. February 2023
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New endpoint security solution for SMEs

Astra, the new cloud-based endpoint security solution from Zyxel Networks, offers SMEs not only classic security but also a protected environment for mobile work, as well as management and protection of all end devices via a portal. Location-independent working enables employees to connect to the company network from anywhere in order to collaborate with colleagues, partners and customers. As a result, however, SMBs now need to securely manage many more network devices than ever before. While such decentralized networks provide the flexibility employees need, they also increase the risk of cyberattacks. For medium-sized companies...

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Lexmark SMB printers with critical 9.0 vulnerability
6. February 2023
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Lexmark reports two vulnerabilities in over 120 relatively new printer models. Many devices are also for the SME sector and have network access. According to CVSSv3, a vulnerability has a base score of 9.0 and is therefore considered “critical”. Users of the models should urgently update the firmware, as remote attackers could run code. In the list of current safety instructions from Lexmark, there are two current entries for which a firmware update is recommended. According to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System Version 3.0 – CVSSv3 for short, the CVE-2023-22960 vulnerability has a score of…

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Attack detection for more cyber security in medium-sized companies
6. February 2023
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Attack detection for more cyber security in medium-sized companies

The German Cyber ​​Security Organization (DCSO) is now providing an expanded range of cyber security services as a managed service. Medium-sized companies in particular thus receive protection for their IT infrastructure from a single source around the clock. More and more small and medium-sized companies are currently being targeted by IT attacks. Because compared to large companies, they often have less sophisticated security systems and cyber know-how and therefore offer an easier target for ransomware & Co. In addition, their IT and security teams are usually not on duty around the clock. SMBs are more vulnerable to attacks…

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