The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 14, 2019

Trend Micro is among the top five endpoint security vendors who’ve been in the battle since the earliest iterations of antivirus software, more than three decades ago. To be sure, legacy antivirus solutions were designed in an earlier age, based on the notion of prevention, and that was a valid approach in the early 2000s.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The user ianch99 in the QNAP NAS community forum reported that the antivirus ClamAV was failing to update due to 0.0.0.0 “Since recent firmware updates, the ClamAV Antivirus fails to update due to 700+ clamav.net entries in /etc/hosts, all set to 0.0.0.0 clamav.net host file entries. e.g.” wrote the user ianch99.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2023

The malware has functionality to steal user credentials, provide shell access, and persist through firmware upgrades.” See the top EDR and antivirus products Leveraging OpenAI The BlackMamba PoC will likely heighten concerns that AI tools can be used by cybercriminals to create new exploits.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

. “The primary causes of the incident include the use of an outdated and vulnerable firmware version on the Fortigate VPN server (version 6.0.2 “The lack of timely antivirus database updates for the security solution used on attacked systems also played a key role, preventing the solution from detecting and blocking the threat.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Below the list of recommendations provided by the agency that includes the use of updated antivirus software and anti-phishing defense measures: centrally manage devices in order to only permit applications trusted by the enterprise to run on devices, using technologies including AppLocker , or from trusted app stores (or other trusted locations) (..)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

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. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). They also have appeared to partner with Proton. Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

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. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts. Implement network segmentation. hard drive, storage device, the cloud).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Update your printer firmware to the latest version. Original post: [link]. Not so much. Change the default password.

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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.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

There has been much discussion of antivirus protection, patching your software, and using VPNs. Firmware updates aren’t only important for performance, they’re also needed to fix security issues when they arise. But what if the security flaws aren’t in your phones or laptops, but the router your ISP gave you? Lack of updates.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Antivirus solutions have long been a staple of cybersecurity practices. However, antivirus is no longer enough to protect an entire organization’s infrastructure. . Some antivirus solutions have expanded their offerings to include a more comprehensive suite of security tools to match the needs of modern organizations.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 17, 2021

The cyber actors conduct network reconnaissance and execute commands to deactivate antivirus capabilities on targeted systems before deploying the ransomware. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. hard drive, storage device, the cloud). and others.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

It targets Active Directory to spread via GPO, primarily working with Windows administrative tools for spread, outside connection, and disabling security features like antivirus. Review antivirus logs for indications they were unexpectedly turned off. Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2022

It allows a remote or local client to connect and operate in the “mysh” console application, which must first be installed on the device or initially present in its firmware. They also highlight the importance of using antivirus software and keeping OS up to date. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And IoT devices often don’t have the firmware to install antivirus software or other protective tools. Thermostats In January, Bitdefender released a notice about a Bosch thermostat — the BCC100 — that had a firmware vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

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. Ensure copies of critical data are not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. While OS updates are now commonly practiced, router firmware updates remain an overlooked aspect. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Back then, endpoint security focused on computers, which meant the installation of antivirus, malware protection, firewall, and (sometimes) VPN in every computer. These ignored, forgotten, and un-updated (OS/firmware) connected devices can become vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals to gain access to networks and cloud resources.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

Antivirus and EDR tools, SIEM systems (security information and event management), security vendors, software, hardware, firmware, and operating systems. Credentials, emails, employee names, roles, departments/divisions, and physical location. Domain names, subdomains, CDN, mail servers, and other hosts.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

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. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are notaccessible from every other machine.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner. Set antivirus/antimalware programs to conduct regular scans of IT network assets using up-to-date signatures. Filter network traffic to prohibit ingress and egress communications with known malicious IP addresses.

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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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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

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. Implement network segmentation, such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Some representative examples of free tools: The Czech antivirus and patch management software creator Avast is a large public company. Ransomware researcher Michael Gillespie creates ransomware decryption tools that are distributed for free on antivirus tool websites; he can also be found on GitHub and Twitter.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Malware campaigns covered generally target/affect the end user. Magecart Attackers Abuse. The post Privacy Roundup: Week 7 of Year 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. Firmware rootkit. Luckily, anti-spyware capabilities are included in most antivirus or anti-malware packages nowadays. How to Defend Against Adware. Rootkit Type.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

Update software, including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets in a timely manner. Enable increased logging policies, enforce PowerShell logging, and ensure antivirus / endpoint detection and response (EDR) are deployed to all endpoints and enabled. Identify and create offline backups for critical assets.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Non-privileged threat actors can exploit these drivers to gain complete device control, execute arbitrary code, modify firmware, and escalate operating system privileges, posing a significant security risk. Twelve drivers can subvert security mechanisms, while seven enable firmware erasure in SPI flash memory, rendering the system unbootable.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. • Install and regularly update antivirus and anti-malware software on all hosts. . • Implement a recovery plan to restore sensitive or proprietary data from a physically separate, segmented, secure location (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Regularly check for updates to any software that doesn’t automatically update, including antivirus programs, firewalls, and other security tools. Updating firmware on devices like routers and smart home gadgets is also important. Enable automatic updates on your operating system, web browser, and apps whenever possible.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps. Firmware Manipulation Attackers can manipulate firmware in ICS components, such as controllers and sensors, by inserting malicious code to compromise operations.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Bonus: The EFF has a great explainer on the significant privacy threat posed by the current state of real-time bidding employed by many programmatic advertisers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

If this option is not available, you may need to upgrade the router firmware. But in the meantime, WPA2 with a good firewall setting and antivirus software on your devices is pretty good security. See the Best Antivirus Software 6 Differences Between WPA2 and WPA3 WPA3 provides improved security features compared to WPA2.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

It was done, for instance, while upgrading a device, to check to make sure the firmware didn’t have any bugs and that all the necessary signatures were in place, where needed. DeSanto: Due to the way enterprises have set up their clients, servers, routers, antivirus, firewalls, IDS, and the like, every network has a unique fingerprint.

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