Stories by Dakshitaa Babu
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What you see is usually not what you get with browser extensions
Yesterday
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firewalls
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network security
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enterprise security
A recent study highlights the security risks posed by browser extensions, revealing how deceptive permissions can enable malicious activities, endangering users.
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Browser Detection and Response: Challenging Gartner’s predictions of enterprise browsers
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Despite Gartner's predictions for enterprise browsers in cybersecurity, a new solution called Browser Detection and Response offers a more comprehensive approach.
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Secure Web Gateways cannot protect you from phishing attacks
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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casb
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sase
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cybersecurity
Secure Web Gateways fall short against modern phishing attacks, highlighting the need for browser-native security solutions to protect enterprises.
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Attackers break malware into tiny pieces and bypass your Secure Web Gateway
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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ai
Cybersecurity researchers at SquareX reveal that attackers can evade Secure Web Gateways by breaking malware into tiny, undetectable chunks, rendering traditional defences ineffective.
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The one BYOD security solution every enterprise needs (but isn’t using)
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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mdm
As firms adopt BYOD policies, many overlook browser-based security solutions that protect corporate data, respect privacy, and offer seamless performance.
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Hiding in plain sight – How attackers conceal malware in everyday web resources
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
Cyber attackers are concealing malware in everyday web resources like images, WebAssembly, and JavaScript, evading Secure Web Gateways, researchers at SquareX reveal.
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Unmonitored channels – Express malware delivery bypassing Secure Web Gateways
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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malware
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casb
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apm
Web attackers exploit unmonitored channels like WebRTC and WebSockets to smuggle malware past Secure Web Gateways, bypassing traditional network defences.
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Why data still leaks through enterprise DLP solutions
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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phishing
Despite enterprise DLP solutions, data leaks persist, costing an average of USD $4.45 million per breach. Learn why browser security agents could be the key to plugging security gaps.
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Slow adoption of enterprise browsers: A closer look at barriers
Mon, 27th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
Despite advances in enterprise browsers, adoption remains low at just 25% over five years due to deployment complexity and security concerns.