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Protection from cyber threats

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CSIRT: the heart of cyber security 

20 December 2024

CSIRT, an acronym for Computer Security Incident Response Team, is a critical entity in managing cyber security incidents and protecting against cyber threats. It is a specialized unit that intervenes in the event of cyber incidents, providing technical support, coordinating…
Cyber Solidarity Act

Governance

A new EU cyber security package is coming 

20 December 2024

On December 2, 2024, the European Council announced a new cyber security package adopted by the Council of the European Union, marking a crucial step toward a safer and more resilient Europe against cyber threats.  This initiative, comprising the Cyber…
Sicurezza delle reti e dei sistemi

Governance

NIS Cooperation Group: what it is and how it works 

20 December 2024

The NIS Cooperation Group, established under Article 14 of Directive (EU) 2022/2555, serves as a strategic tool to promote network and system security across the European Union.  Formed with the aim of facilitating strategic cooperation and information exchange among Member…
Le pubbliche amministrazioni nell'ambito NIS

Governance

Sectoral NIS authorities: functions and competencies 

20 December 2024

Sectoral NIS authorities play a fundamental role in protecting critical infrastructures and ensuring digital resilience in an era of increasing cyber threats.  With the adoption of Legislative Decree No. 138 of September 4, 2024, Italy aligned itself with the European…

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The secure software development life cycle (SDLC)

The secure software development life cycle (SDLC) is a fundamental process that ensures the creation of a high-quality, secure, and reliable software product. This cycle includes a series of well-defined phases, each playing a crucial role in ensuring that the software is developed according to high standards and effectively meets [...]

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What is smishing and how to protect yourself

In recent years, the term "smishing" has gained increasing relevance in the world of cybercrime. But what is smishing? The word is a combination of "SMS" and "phishing" and represents a form of phishing that uses text messages (short message service or SMS) to deceive users and obtain sensitive information. [...]

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Protecting your business website from Cross-Site Scripting 

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a cybersecurity vulnerability that allows attackers to insert malicious scripts into web pages, exposing users to risks such as stealing session cookies, manipulating web content, and controlling accounts. These attacks can severely compromise the security of corporate websites, expose sensitive data, and damage a company's reputation. [...]

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Protecting your business website from cross-site request forgery

Cross site request forgery (CSRF) is an attack that exploits the sessions of authenticated users to send fraudulent HTTP requests without their consent. Using techniques such as hidden forms on malicious sites, attackers can, for example, induce users to transfer money unintentionally. In this paper, strategies to prevent CSRF attacks [...]

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How to protect your business website from SQL injection 

SQL injection is a type of cyber attack that exploits vulnerabilities in a web application's SQL commands to manipulate the database, allowing access to sensitive data, modification or deletion of data, and potentially complete control of the server. This attack can be particularly damaging to companies, such as ecommerce companies, [...]

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Clearing the cache for enhanced cyber security

Cache is a temporary memory used by operating systems and browsers to store data and files from visited web pages, such as images and scripts. This mechanism is used to reduce loading times during subsequent visits, improving browsing efficiency. When a user visits a page for the first time, the [...]

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The best antivirus apps for your mobile device

Table of contents In 2024, protecting your mobile device is essential due to the increasing online threats. Cyber attacks are on the rise, making it crucial to have a good antivirus app to keep sensitive data on your smartphone or tablet safe. This article will explore some of the best [...]

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Security of mobile banking apps

Mobile banking apps have become essential tools for managing one's account quickly and conveniently directly from a cell phone. However, as the use of mobile devices for banking transactions increases, so does the need to ensure mobile banking security to protect their customers' sensitive data. Home banking activities from the [...]

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How to become a hacker: basic guide for aspiring hackers

Table of contents The term hacker is often associated with images of individuals who hack computer systems for malicious purposes. However, the world of hackers is much broader and more complex. Hackers can be divided into several categories depending on their intentions and the techniques they use, including: In this [...]

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The network security key for a hotspot

A hotspot network security key is essential to protect your wireless connection when setting up a hotspot on a mobile device or router. A hotspot is an access point that allows wireless devices to connect to the Internet, available in public, personal or mobile versions. Public hotspots are often accessible [...]

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What is a spyware and how to effectively protect yourself

Spyware is malicious software that secretly installs itself on computers or mobile devices to monitor users' activities and collect sensitive data such as login credentials and credit card numbers. It spreads mainly through vulnerabilities in operating systems or through deceptive downloads. This article will discuss how spyware works, its different [...]

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Adware: what it is, how to remove it, and how to protect yourself

Adware, or ‘advertising software’, is a type of software that displays advertisements as the main method of generating revenue. It is often found in installation packages of free software and can be installed either voluntarily or unintentionally. While some adware is transparent about its function, others can install themselves without [...]

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