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Why you should use rotating proxies for web scraping

Because data is an invaluable asset in an increasingly digitized world, companies are trying to get a competitive edge by acquiring data sets that can provide crucial insights. While big players utilize machine learning and Big Data, these technologies might be off-limits or too expensive for some companies. One of the most affordable alternatives to traditional Big Data research is web scraping, a technique of extracting data from websites through software. It is estimated that the web scraping industry has already surpassed $4 billion and is projected to reach $16 billion by 2035.

Honeypot Recon: MySQL Malware Infection via User-Defined Functions (UDF)

In the vast world of cybersecurity, as technologies evolve, so do the methods attackers employ to compromise systems. One such intriguing method that recently surfaced is MySQL servers, leveraging SQL commands to stealthily infiltrate, deploy, and activate malicious payloads. Let's delve deeper into the MySQL bot infection process and explore the intricacies of its operation.

Top 10 Misconfigurations according to CISA

Misconfigurations leave the door open to cybercriminals, which can lead to a range of serious problems, unauthorized access, loss of sensitive information, and disruption of services. In fact, many major data breaches are caused by misconfigurations. Alert to these dangers, the National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released a joint advisory to warn about the most common cybersecurity misconfigurations in large organizations.

Threat Exposure Management for the Expanding Attack Surface

How to Expose Critical Threats and Proactively Prevent Breaches In today's cyber landscape, identifying and mitigating threats from an attacker's perspective is not just an option – it's a necessity. Watch this insightful fireside chat with Forrester Senior Analyst Erik Nost and IONIX CEO Marc Gaffan, as they dive into the world of Threat Exposure Management (TEM) and its pivotal role in safeguarding your business.

12 Festive Cyber Security Images to Stay Merry and Safe Online

As we gear up for the holiday season and prepare to hit the online shops for some last-minute online gifts, now is the perfect time to refresh our memories about the importance of staying safe online during this busy shopping season. Along with some festive fun, we still want to spread the importance of staying safe online, as this is prime time for Christmas scams and frauds. So we made these cyber security posters with your online security in mind with a Christmas twist of our unique sense of humor.

Snyk highlights AWS re:Invent 2023

With over 50,000 in attendance, AWS re:Invent 2023 had generative AI taking center stage at keynotes, race cars, and robots wowing at the Expo. Once again, Snyk showed up in a big way. Some of our highlights included being awarded the AWS ISV Partner of the Year in EMEA and UKI, achieving AWS Security Competency, and several new integrations with AWS services. Best of all, we got to meet all of you!

What Our Security Experts Discussed at AWS re:Invent 2023

The landscape of coding is changing as developers embrace AI, automation, microservices, and third-party libraries to boost productivity. While each new approach enhances efficiency, like a double-edged sword, flaws and vulnerabilities are also introduced faster than teams can fix them. Learn about one of the latest innovations solving this in a recap of what our security experts discussed at AWS re:Invent 2023.