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SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Spooky fact : The infamous Mirai botnet attack in 2016 turned more than 600,000 IoT devices into cyber zombies, leading to one of the most significant DDoS attacks in history. Warding off zombies : Regularly update device firmware, patch IoT devices, and monitor for unusual traffic patterns.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
We are absolutely committed to ensuring UK academia is as safe as possible from cyber threats, and will not hesitate to act when that threat evolves.”. This summer the NCSC investigated an increased number of cyber attacks on universities, schools, and colleges, most of them were hit with ransomware.
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eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 24, 2023
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.
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
In other words, not having endpoint security is akin to recklessly using connected devices exposed to various cyber threats. Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. Is endpoint security complex?
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 8, 2023
It is a vital step towards fortifying your professional (and personal) digital boundaries against cyber threats. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware.
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology. And IoT devices often don’t have the firmware to install antivirus software or other protective tools.
Hacker's King
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Modern-day attacks increasingly target the firmware and boot stages of computing systems, aiming to compromise devices long before the operating system is fully functional. Attacks such as boot kits and rootkits can infiltrate the system even before antivirus programs and other protective measures come online.
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