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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

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The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6 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.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

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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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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

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Password manager : Stores passwords securely, enforces quality, permits safe internal and external sharing, and ties into HR software for effective off-boarding of users. Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources.