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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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2.9 Billion Records Exposed in NPD Breach: How to Stay Safe

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Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Even if your password is compromised, MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification form, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an authentication app. Updating firmware on devices like routers and smart home gadgets is also important.

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Ranzy Locker ransomware hit tens of US companies in 2021

Security Affairs

Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Use double authentication when logging into accounts or services. Disable hyperlinks in received emails. Pierluigi Paganini.

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BlackCat Ransomware gang breached over 60 orgs worldwide

Security Affairs

Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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AT&T Alien Labs finds new Golang malware (BotenaGo) targeting millions of routers and IoT devices with more than 30 exploits

CyberSecurity Insiders

As of the publishing of this article, BotenaGo currently has low antivirus (AV) detection rate with only 6/62 known AVs seen in VirusTotal: (Figure 1). Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier. NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50. Multiple ZyXEL network-attached storage (NAS) devices running firmware version 5.2,

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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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Defending Against Misconfigured MFA & PrintNightmare Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Using misconfigured multi-factor authentication (MFA) and an unpatched Windows vulnerability, Russian state-sponsored hackers were able to breach a non-governmental organization (NGO) and escalate privileges, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI revealed last week. Remote Work Environment Best Practices.

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