This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, boost your DNS security knowledge with 10 DNS Best Practices to Keep Your Domain Reputation in Check!

Start here: https://www.spamhaus.org/resource-hub/dns/10-dns-best-practices-to-keep-your-domain-reputation-in-check/

#DNSsecurity isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s a must-have!

October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth!

Let's explore how organizations, developers, and academic institutions can work together to enhance cybersecurity resilience. Read more about the collective actions we can take to stay safe: https://openssf.org/blog/2024/10/25/cybersecurity-awareness-month-2024-stay-secure-stay-informed/

Earlier this month, FIRST participated in a four-day workshop as part of CSIRTAMERICA Week in Dominica.

Session topics included:
Incident Management, Detection and Triage
Identifying and Responding to Cyber Attacks
In-depth Analysis of Malware, Hacking Tools and Techniques
In-depth Analysis of Defense and Mitigation Strategies
Cybercrime and Legal Considerations

Learn more here: https://zurl.co/jpl2

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#IncidentResponse #security

#flatpak tip:

Install the 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑑 subset of flathub as "𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋" and the full subset of flathub as "𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋-𝚞𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚏𝚒𝚎𝚍"

`𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚙𝚊𝚔 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚎-𝚊𝚍𝚍 --𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚛 --𝚒𝚏-𝚗𝚘𝚝-𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚜 --𝚜𝚞𝚋𝚜𝚎𝚝=𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚏𝚒𝚎𝚍 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋 𝚑𝚝𝚝𝚙𝚜://𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋.𝚘𝚛𝚐/𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚘/𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋.𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚙𝚊𝚔𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚘`

`𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚙𝚊𝚔 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚎-𝚊𝚍𝚍 --𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚛 --𝚒𝚏-𝚗𝚘𝚝-𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚜 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋-𝚞𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚏𝚒𝚎𝚍 𝚑𝚝𝚝𝚙𝚜://𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋.𝚘𝚛𝚐/𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚘/𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋.𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚙𝚊𝚔𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚘`

Makes it obvious when installing unverified apps (but still easy to slap a -unverified label on)

Office of the National Cyber Director, The White House doubles down on trust: National Cyber Director Coker announces adoption of FIRST's Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) across federal agencies. A milestone ensuring researchers' shared intel is protected exactly as intended!

Read more: https://zurl.co/qRRb

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#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth Get your resilience here!

#flatpak tip:

Your single-user system should probably not have 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋 as a --𝚜𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚖 repo (the default).
Instead make sure you specify --𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚛 when doing `𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚙𝚊𝚔 𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚎-𝚊𝚍𝚍 ….`

If 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚋 is only set up as a "user repo", there's no need to repeatedly pass --𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚛, allowing you to avoid unnecessary privilege elevation.

Proud to share that #FIRSTCON25 has been recognized as one of the industry’s top cyber security events!

Learn more in this Spiceworks article: https://zurl.co/b9FU

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#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth is nearly over! But it’s never too late.

Zero-day attacks can happen when you least expect them.
Learn how to protect your website from these hidden threats and stay one step ahead of hackers.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Work Safely from Home

Protect your data by using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and securing your network with a VPN. Stay vigilant against cyber threats and use tools like Cryptomator to encrypt your files.

As remote work becomes the norm, taking small steps to boost your cybersecurity can make a big difference. Let’s make sure your home office is as secure as possible!

Do you download or use free apps?

Chances are you do! But did you know that some free apps install proxies on devices so cybercriminals can use them as part of a "residential proxy network" to spread spam and malicious email?

For unsuspecting victims this can create a nightmare, as one man experienced when his doorbell got him listed on a Spamhaus blocklist!

Read this true story here
https://www.spamhaus.org/resource-hub/compromised/when-doorbells-go-rogue/

Bonus tip: Instead of clicking on the link, type the website address manually into your browser to ensure you’re on a legitimate site.
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FIRST CEO Chris Gibson attended #CSS2024 last week to discuss critical cybersecurity challenges such as:

Ransomware attacks are escalating, targeting critical infrastructure
Global cooperation is essential to build collective resilience
Baseline internet security needs significant improvement
Swift response times are crucial in combating cyber threats

Learn more about the summit and FIRST's role in shaping global cybersecurity strategies in this Daryo article: https://zurl.co/yLkk

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"Despite increased phishing awareness, the high rate of account takeovers indicates that recognition alone isn't sufficient," observed Chris Gibson, CEO of Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST).

Thank you Pamela Danziger at Forbes for highlighting our CEO Chris Gibson's insights on the importance of increasing cybersecurity awareness around phishing.

Read more about the growing risks of cybercrime and what businesses and consumers can do to protect themselves: https://zurl.co/3U00

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It’s been twelve years since I cleverly combined #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth with #BreastCancer awareness month by being diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer. After a year of scorched-earth treatment, I went into remission, where I’ve been ever since.

Breast-having mammals reading this, please check yourself regularly; it’s how I found mine. Be careful out there.

Your DNS is a key part of your website’s foundation but can also be a target for cyberattacks.
Learn how to protect it and keep your website secure!