eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections.

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Wireless Encryption Passwords IoT 78

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. ” reads the report published by the company.

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Ransomware DDOS Passwords Backups 97

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

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.

Wireless 89

Wireless Encryption Authentication IoT 89

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.

Software 91

Software Education Firmware Ransomware 91

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

According to open-source reporting, since August 2020, DarkSide actors have been targeting multiple large, high-revenue organizations, resulting in the encryption and theft of sensitive data. Update software , including operating systems, applications, and firmware on IT network assets, in a timely manner.

Ransomware 110

Ransomware Healthcare Phishing Risk 110

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The manufacturer of the mobile device preloads an adware application or a component with the firmware. This is not a supply chain attack , but a premeditated step on the part of the manufacturer for which it receives extra profits. Another example of the partnership is so-called preinstall. Statistics. Where did these come from?

Mobile 134

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 134

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. How to Defend Against Adware. Backdoors.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105